Troops recover 147 stolen livestock, motorcycles in Sokoto

Sokoto State Security Operation Recovers 147 Head of Livestock

Troops operating under Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma have recovered 147 livestock allegedly stolen by suspected terrorists in Shagari Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

The operation commenced following intelligence reports indicating that armed criminals were transporting a significant number of stolen animals through local communities.

In response to this information, soldiers were deployed to Horo Birni village and strategically positioned along a route frequently used by the suspects. Upon sight of the military presence, the suspects reportedly abandoned the animals and fled into the surrounding bushes.

Subsequent searches of the area led to the recovery of 101 cattle, 44 sheep, and two camels, along with three motorcycles believed to have been utilized by the fleeing individuals.

Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, confirmed that the recovered livestock have since been identified and returned to their rightful owners.

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