Troops Of 17 Brigade Ambush Terrorists In Dutsin-Ma LGA, Recover Arms and Other Items

Troops Of 17 Brigade Ambush Terrorists In Dutsin-Ma LGA, Recover Arms and Other Items

In continuation of troops offensive operations against terrorists and other criminal elements in Katsina State, troops of 17 Bde deployed at FOB FUDMA took up blocking positions along Turare-Kitibawa-Kuka-Mai Damusa Road in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. Consequently, at about 2140hrs on 9 May 2026, a group of terrorists fleeing troops operations in Matazu general area were ambushed by the troops.

Accordingly, 3 terrorists were neutralized while one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 3 rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle, 3 cutlasses, assorted charms and cash sum of N3,500 only were recovered. Troops have sustained the offensive against the criminal elements with a view to restoring peace to the state. Citizens are therefore requested to provide credible information to security forces in order to rid the state of criminals.