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 troops also recovered two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing terrorists during an encounter in Sokoto State.
The Theatre Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to protect lives and secure communities across the North-West.
According to him, troops conducting a patrol in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on August 19, 2026, encountered an ambush by terrorists.
He said the troops responded swiftly and decisively, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray.
