Troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State led by 3rd Brigade Nigerian Army contained terrorists’ incursion into the area and protected vulnerable communities, but lost two officers while neutralizing 19 bandits.

Captain Babatunde Zubairu, an Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a statement said, the gun duel with the bandits was following a tip-off on their movement around Ungwan Tudu, Ungwan Tsamiya, Goron Dutse axis of Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State at about 5:00pm on 1 November 2025.

He said the troops of 3 Brigade supported by other security agencies raided the bandits and pushed them out of Shanono resulting in a heavy fire fight. It was further confirmed that the bandits who sustained several casualties arrived on motorcycles.

The statement read, “The intervention commenced when gallant troops swiftly responded to reports of bandits movements in the area. Own troops deployed at Tsaure came in contact with the bandits which led to exchange of fire where own troops successfully pursued the bandits and recovered several motorcycles and 2 mobile phones from the criminals.”

” It was confirmed that 19 bandits were neutralized during the encounter, regrettably, 2 gallant soldiers and one local Vigilante paid the supreme sacrifice”, Captain Babatunde added.

“Additionally, further operations are ongoing in the general area. Efforts are being made to protect vulnerable communities who have been prone to cattle rustling from the bandits. The Nigerian Army urges citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.”

The Spokesperson noted that the Commander 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Tukur, assures law abiding Citizens of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state, while working together with the sister Services and security agencies.