Army rescues 10 civilians in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

The Joint Task Force North-West conducted multiple rescue operations across Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States, saving a total of 10 civilians. Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, announced this achievement in a statement on Thursday.

In Sokoto, patrols in the Isa Local Government Area came across a terrorist ambush on Wednesday. The troops engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee. As a result, five civilians were rescued and later reunited with their families. Additionally, two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists were recovered.

Kebbi State saw a search-and-rescue operation in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, prompted by intelligence about three kidnapped victims. On Tuesday, troops found and rescued all three individuals. The victims were identified and handed over to the appropriate local authorities.

Similarly, in Zamfara State, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in Tsafe Local Government Area on Tuesday. Upon arrival, they drove off the attackers, leading to the rescue of two captives. Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds during their captivity and were transported to a medical facility for treatment.

The Joint Task Force stated that they are actively tracking and neutralizing the fleeing terrorists. They also appealed to residents to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing operations and ensure the protection of lives and property.