Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 27 kidnapped residents and recovered an abandoned motorcycle during separate operations in Katsina State.
The rescued victims comprised 15 males and 12 females who were abducted by suspected terrorists in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area, on October 16, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 1 received a distress call reporting terrorist activities and the abduction of 27 residents in the community.
The statement said the troops swiftly mobilised and pursued the suspected terrorists along the Gangare–Kamba axis.
It was gathered that the troops engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee.
The military stated that all 27 victims were subsequently rescued unharmed during a search of the area.
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The rescued residents were profiled and handed over to community leaders for reunification with their families, the statement added.
In a separate operation, troops conducting a fighting patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area encountered suspected terrorists travelling on three motorcycles.
The task force said the operations reflected its continued efforts to deny terrorist groups freedom of movement and protect vulnerable communities across its area of responsibility.
The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended the troops for their swift response and gallantry, reaffirming the task force’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security in Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states.
