Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims in the Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, according to a report by Daily Post Nigeria. The rescue operation took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Madaci Forest after troops received information about the terrorists' movement. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for Operation Fansan Yamma, stated that the troops engaged the terrorists, compelling them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bushes.

The rescued victims, comprising six males and eight females, were initially kidnapped from different locations around Dandume, Bakori, and Funtua in Katsina State. They were subsequently handed over to local authorities for further assistance and reunification with their families. The theatre command assured the public of continued pressure on terrorist elements and intensified operations to safeguard communities across the North-West, urging residents to provide useful and timely information to support ongoing military operations.

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