Security analyst and counter-insurgency skilled within the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the event on Monday in a put up by way of 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 have 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 individual is presently in army custody for additional motion.
The troops have continued safety operations along the Sokoto–Gusau street and in surrounding communities.
