Nigerian soldiers. Photo: Military

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intensified offensive operations against terrorists and bandits across the North-West, neutralising two suspected terrorists.

The troops also rescued a kidnapped victim, arrested eight suspected collaborators and recovered 110 rustled cattle during coordinated operations conducted between June 27 and 28, 2026.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.

Danja said the operations were carried out across Kaduna and Zamfara states as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore security in the region.