Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 27 kidnapped residents in Katsina State and recovered a motorcycle abandoned by fleeing terrorists during separate operations.
The victims, comprising 15 males and 12 females, were rescued on October 16, 2026, after troops responded to a distress call over terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the troops of Sector 1 immediately mobilised to the area and pursued the terrorists along the Gangare-Kamba axis.
Danja said the troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee.
“All 27 victims were rescued unharmed during exploitation of the area,” the statement said.
It added that the rescued residents had been profiled and handed over to community leaders for reunification with their families.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops on a fighting patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area encountered terrorists riding on three motorcycles.
The terrorists reportedly fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning one of the motorcycles, which was subsequently recovered.
The task force described the operations as evidence of its sustained offensive against terrorist groups and efforts to protect vulnerable communities across its joint operations area.
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, commended the troops for their gallantry and prompt response to security threats.
He also assured residents of Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states of the task force’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security.
