Troops rescue kidnapped victims, foil terrorists attack in Kaduna, Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (North West), have foiled terrorist attacks and rescued kidnapped victims in Kaduna and Sokoto states. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said in a statement that on August 20, 2026, troops of […] Troops rescue kidnapped victims, foil…
Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, thwarted terrorist attacks and rescued kidnapped victims in Kaduna and Sokoto states, according to a statement from Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer. On August 20, 2026, Sector 1 troops responded to a distress call regarding the abduction of a 43-year-old man in Awon Community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The troops pursued the terrorists into the nearby bushes, forcing them to abandon their captive and flee, leading to the victim's safe return to his family. On August 21, 2026, Sector 2 troops collaborated with local security forces to counter a terrorist attack in Kwaren Gamba Village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
During the chase, the troops eliminated one terrorist and seized two mobile phones, cash, an ATM card, recharge cards, and other items.
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