Army Rescues 10 Civilians in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
On August 19, 2026, troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued five civilians during a patrol in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State after encountering a terrorist ambush. The troops' swift response forced the terrorists to flee, and the rescued civilians were reunited with their families.
Additionally, on August 18, the troops conducted a search-and-rescue operation in the Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, successfully rescuing three kidnapped victims. In a separate incident on the same day, troops responded to terrorist activities in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leading to the rescue of two captives who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The Joint Task Force is actively working to track and neutralize the fleeing terrorists and has encouraged the public to provide credible information to support ongoing operations.
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