FANSAN YAMMA Troops Rescue 27 Kidnapped Victims In Katsina

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued twenty-seven kidnapped victims and recovered a motorcycle following a swift response to terrorist activities in Katsina State.

In a press statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, the operation was launched after troops received a distress call on October 16, 2026, regarding an attack in Gamji community within Sabuwa Local Government Area where terrorists had abducted fifteen males and twelve females.

Lt Col Danja noted that, Troops immediately pursued the criminals along the Gangare-Kamba axis and engaged them with superior firepower, compelling the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee in disarray. All twenty-seven victims were rescued unharmed, thoroughly profiled, and subsequently handed over to community leaders for reunification with their respective families.

In a related development he said, on the same day, troops on a fighting patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area intercepted terrorists riding on three motorcycles, forcing them to abandon one motorcycle as they fled upon sighting the military personnel.

Danja added that the Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended the troops for their gallantry and prompt response, while reassuring residents across Katsina, Zamfara, and neighboring states of the task force's firm commitment to restoring lasting peace andsecurity.