Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina State after a fierce gun battle with terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area.
The victims, comprising 15 men and 12 women, were abducted from Gamji community before troops responded to a distress call on October 16, 2026.
Media Information Officer of the task force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said the troops pursued the terrorists along the Gangare-Kamba axis and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the criminals to abandon their captives and flee.
“All 27 victims were rescued unharmed and later handed over to community leaders for reunification with their families,” Danja confirmed.In a separate operation the same day, troops on patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area encountered terrorists riding on three motorcycles.
The suspects fled on sighting the soldiers, abandoning one motorcycle.Danja noted that the operations highlight the sustained offensive posture of Operation Fansan Yamma in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable communities.
The Theatre Commander commended the troops for their gallantry and assured residents of Katsina, Zamfara, and neighbouring states of the task force’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security in the North-West.
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