Soldiers rescue kidnap victims and foil abduction attempts in North-West
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully rescued kidnapped victims and stopped an attempted abduction in Zamfara and Katsina states. The Joint Task Force (North West), led by Media Information Officer Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, detailed these operations in a recent statement. The soldiers also intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers transporting motorcycles in Kebbi State. The military praised both the troops and the public for their cooperation and vigilance.
What we know
- Operations were carried out on July 19 and July 20 to disrupt terrorist networks in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi states.
- In Zamfara State, troops responded to a distress call in Shiyan Abiyola, Kaura Namoda LGA on July 20, forcing terrorists to flee and rescuing several residents.
- On July 19, troops in Faskari LGA, Katsina State rescued three kidnap victims who had escaped from captivity during a downpour.
- The rescued victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State.
- Also, on July 19, 2026, troops intercepted a vehicle carrying ten motorcycles in Kebbi State, arresting suspects linked to terrorist logistics.
