Security analyst and counter-insurgency knowledgeable within the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the event on Monday in a publish through his X deal with.
The attack occurred round 11:15 a.m. on November 1, 2026, close to Kuka Mairaho village along the Sokoto–Gusau Main Supply Route.
Security sources mentioned troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases, FOBs, Fangaltama and Gidan Kano had been alerted to gunshots across the village.
After the engagement, the troops performed a search of the encircling space and rescued a civilian.
The rescued particular person is at the moment in navy custody for additional motion.
The troops have continued safety operations along the Sokoto–Gusau highway and in surrounding communities.
