Troops recover abandoned vehicle after suspected terrorist ambush in Katsina

Troops of the Quick Reaction Force attached to 17 Brigade person recovered an abandoned conveyance aft suspected terrorists reportedly ambushed commuters on the Karaduwa–Matazu roadworthy successful Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

According to a information update shared by expert Bakatsine connected X, “On 4 May 2026, a squad of Quick Reaction Force from 17 Brigade deployed astatine Forward Operating Base Matazu received a distress telephone astir terrorists that waylaid commuters on Karaduwa-Matazu roadworthy successful Matazu LGA. Troops instantly mobilised to the scene, but the terrorists had fled connected sighting advancing troops.”

The study added, “However, troops engaged them successful a blistery pursuit on their flight route, but nary interaction was established.”

During a hunt of the area, troops recovered an ash-coloured Volkswagen Golf conveyance with registration fig KJA 743 FP, which was reportedly travelling from Kafin Soli to Matazu.

The connection said the conveyance was aboriginal handed implicit to the Divisional Police Officer of Matazu, SP Ahmed Hamisu, for further probe and indispensable action.

Authorities besides noted that calm has returned to the area, portion information monitoring continues.

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