Joint Task Force North West Rescues 23 Kidnapped Civilians

On September 20, troops from the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducted operations in Sokoto, resulting in the rescue of 23 kidnapped civilians and the arrest of four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. The Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, reported that the troops responded to a terrorist attack in Sabon Gari, Wurno Local Government Area, where assailants opened fire on residents.

The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to retreat and rescuing six kidnapped victims. Additionally, the troops acted on intelligence regarding terrorists attempting to cross the Sabon Birni-Takatsaba Road, successfully laying an ambush and engaging the attackers.

In a separate incident, they responded to a distress call regarding terrorist activities along the Isa-Kwanar Isa-Shinkafi road, leading to the rescue of 17 more civilians. One rescued victim with a fracture was evacuated to the General Hospital in Isa for medical treatment.