Troops rescue kidnapped victims across Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, and Sokoto under Operations FANSAN YAMMA

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled multiple terrorist attacks, rescued an abducted district head and recovered arms during coordinated operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The development was contained in a post shared on Friday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, via his […] Troops repel terrorist attacks in Katsina, Zamfara, rescue district head

Troops of the 17 Brigade under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnap victims who were abandoned by fleeing terrorists during a military offensive in Katsina State.The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Tuesday. According to the post, the rescue took place on […] Nigerian army rescue six kidnap victims abandoned by fleeing terrorists in Katsina

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims during an operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The development was disclosed by security analyst Bakatsine in a post shared on X on Saturday. According to Bakatsine, the rescue took place on Thursday. “On Thursday, troops of Sector 2, […] Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Sokoto

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled a terrorist attack, rescued abducted civilians and recovered weapons The post Troops repel attack, rescue abductees in Sokoto, Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued three kidnapped victims, foiled planned terrorist attacks and arrested suspected extremists in a series of intelligence-led operations across Kaduna and Zamfara states. The military disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel […] Troops rescue kidnapped victims, foil terrorist attacks in Kaduna, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims and thwarted separate abduction attempts in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.According to Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, the operations were carried out on June 18 following intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communities.In the first incident along the Sabon Birni–Shinkafi Road at Kura Mota Village, terrorists blocked the highway, attacked two civilian vehicles, and abducted passengers. One civilian was killed before troops intervened. Danja said: “Acting swiftly, troops mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated pursuit supported by aerial surveillance. Consequently, 17 kidnapped passengers were rescued.”In a separate operation at Chohi Village in Isa LGA, troops responded to an attempted abduction of farmers. The attackers were pursued along their withdrawal route, leading to the rescue of five kidnapped farmers who were reunited with their families.Troops also conducted patrols in nearby communities, including Gidan Rana and Gidan Sale, to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.The military emphasized that these operations demonstrate Operation FANSAN YAMMA’s commitment to protecting lives, securing vulnerable communities, and ensuring citizens can carry out their daily activities without fear.Residents have called for sustained military presence to consolidate the gains and improve security along roads and farmlands prone to attacks.