Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded fresh operational successes across Nigeria’s North-West, rescuing kidnapped victims, foiling an attempted abduction, and arresting suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in separate operations conducted in Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states.
The developments were disclosed in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
According to the statement, troops on 20 July 2026 responded swiftly to a distress call from residents of Shiyan Abiyola in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where terrorists had attempted to abduct civilians from a residence.
The prompt response by the troops forced the attackers to abandon the operation and flee, leading to the successful rescue of several residents. Troops subsequently dominated the area to prevent any further security threats.
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In a separate operation on 19 July 2026, troops on patrol in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State rescued three kidnapped victims who escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.
The victims had been abducted on 14 July 2026 while working on their farms in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. They were later handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.
Also on the same day, troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a routine stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State.
Preliminary investigations led to the arrest of four additional suspects believed to have been sent to receive the motorcycles on behalf of a known terrorist collaborator. The suspects and the recovered motorcycles remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism and swift response, noting that their actions continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement and operation.
It also appreciated members of the public for their continued support and timely provision of credible intelligence, urging citizens to remain vigilant and sustain cooperation with security agencies as ongoing operations continue to degrade terrorist and criminal networks across the North-West.
