Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians kidnapped by terrorists in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the successful operations were conducted between August 18 and 19, 2026, as troops intensified efforts to protect communities and neutralise terrorist elements across the North West.
On August 19, troops conducting a patrol in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State encountered a terrorist ambush. The troops responded swiftly and decisively, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray.
Five civilians were rescued during the encounter and subsequently reunited with their families, while two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists were recovered.
Earlier, on August 18, troops acting on intelligence regarding three kidnapped victims conducted a search-and-rescue operation in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operation led to the successful rescue of all three victims, who were profiled and handed over to the appropriate local authorities.
Similarly, troops responded swiftly to reported terrorist activities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on August 18. The rapid mobilisation of the troops compelled the terrorists to flee the area, abandoning two captives.
The two victims, who had sustained gunshot wounds during their ordeal, were immediately evacuated to a medical facility for urgent treatment, while efforts are ongoing to track and neutralise the fleeing terrorists.
Danja said the Theatre Command commended the troops for their vigilance and swift response, assuring residents of its determination to sustain pressure on terrorist elements across the Joint Operations Area.
He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security forces to support ongoing operations and enhance the protection of lives and property.
