Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued kidnapped victims, foiled an attempted abduction and arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers with 10 motorcycles during separate operations in Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states.
The operations, conducted on July 19 and 20, 2026, form part of the military’s sustained offensive against terrorist and criminal networks across the North-West.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer, Lt. Aliyu Danja, troops responded to a distress call on July 20 after terrorists attempted to abduct residents of Shiyan Abiyola in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The troops swiftly mobilised to the community, forcing the attackers to abandon the operation and flee the area.
Several residents targeted in the attempted abduction were rescued unharmed, while troops maintained a strong presence in the community to prevent further attacks.
In a separate operation on July 19, troops on patrol in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State rescued three kidnapped victims who escaped from a terrorist hideout.
The victims had been abducted on July 14, 2026, while working on their farms in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The military said the victims seized the opportunity to flee after a heavy downpour when their captors fell asleep.
They were later found by troops and handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.
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On July 19, troops conducting a routine stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State intercepted a vehicle transporting 10 motorcycles suspected to have been destined for terrorist elements.
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 military custody pending further investigation and necessary action.
Commending the troops for the successful operations, the Theatre Command praised their vigilance, professionalism and swift response in denying terrorists freedom of movement and disrupting their logistics network.
The military also expressed appreciation to members of the public for providing timely and credible intelligence, urging citizens to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies as ongoing operations intensify against terrorist and criminal groups across the North-West.
