TROOPS RESCUE 27 ABDUCTED PERSONS IN KATSINA, REPEL TERRORISTS
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina State following a gun battle with terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area.
The rescued victims, comprising 15 males and 12 females, were abducted from Gamji community before troops responded to a distress call on October 16, 2026.
The task force’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to Danja, the troops pursued the terrorists along the Gangare-Kamba axis and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee.
He said, “On contact, troops engaged with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to abandon their victims and flee in disarray.”
Danja added that the victims were subsequently rescued unharmed during a search of the area.
He explained that the rescued individuals were profiled and handed over to community leaders to facilitate their reunion with their families.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops conducting a fighting patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area encountered terrorists riding on three motorcycles.
The terrorists reportedly fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning one of their motorcycles.
Danja said the operations highlighted the sustained offensive efforts and operational effectiveness of Operation Fansan Yamma in restricting terrorists’ movements and protecting vulnerable communities within its area of responsibility.
The statement added that the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, commended the troops for their bravery and prompt response.
The commander also reassured residents of Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states of the task force’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security.
The operations come amid continued military efforts to tackle terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats affecting communities across Nigeria’s North-West region.
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