Troops Hit Terrorist Enclaves, Quell Farmer-Herder Clashes in Northwest, North-Central
Nigerian Army troops have destroyed terrorist enclaves and intervened effectively to quell farmer-herder clashes in multiple states including Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Imo, and Benue. In Katsina, air and ground forces targeted hideouts in Faskari and Sabuwa, seizing motorcycles and recovering livestock. Quick military responses prevented violence escalation in Sokoto, where troops halted clashes in Talba, leading to one herder's death and four injured farmers. Kebbi faced separate confrontations; troops increased patrols after property destruction and casualties. Zamfara’s counter-terrorism units neutralized terrorists, recovered livestock, and secured the area. In Kogi and Kwara, troops acted on reports of extremism and abductions, conducting patrols and search-rescue missions. Additional operations rescued abducted victims in Benue, recovered equipment in Imo, and responded swiftly across theatres. Handovers of rescued victims and the deceased to police, plus recovery of weapons, underline ongoing collaborative security […]
