JTF North West Troops Rescue Kidnap Victims in 2026
On September 26, 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, achieved significant successes in Sokoto and Zamfara States. In Sokoto State, Sector 2 troops acted on credible intelligence regarding a suspected terrorist camp in Gudu local government area, leading to the neutralization of one terrorist and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a foreign military uniform, and other materials.
In Zamfara State, the same sector responded to an attempted kidnapping of the family of Sarkin Samari in Tsafe local government area. Upon arrival, the troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to retreat into nearby bushes, and successfully rescued six kidnap victims.
The Media Information Officer of JTF NW OPFY, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, stated that these operations demonstrate the troops' commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the North-West region. The Theatre Command urged the public to provide timely information regarding terrorist activities.
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