OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KATSINA
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a swift response to terrorist activity in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after troops of Sector 2 received credible intelligence about the movement of terrorists and their captives around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa LGA.
Acting on the information, the troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bushes.
A subsequent search of the area led to the successful rescue of 14 victims comprising six males and eight females.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims had been abducted from different locations across the Dandume, Bakori and Funtua areas of Katsina State.
The rescued victims were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further assistance and reunification with their families.
The Theatre Command said the successful operation demonstrated the troops’ determination to protect lives and prevent terrorists from carrying out criminal activities across the Joint Operations Area.
It assured residents that troops would sustain pressure on terrorist elements and intensify operations to protect communities across the North-West.
The command also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
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