Troops arrest drug peddler, rescue 2 kidnap victims in Kaduna, Sokoto
By Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have arrested a suspected illicit drug peddler in Kaduna State and foiled a terrorist attack, rescuing two kidnapped victims in Sokoto State. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this […]
Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have made significant arrests and rescues in Kaduna and Sokoto states. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, reported on two separate operations conducted on September 12 and 13, 2026.
On September 12, Sector 1 troops intercepted a suspected drug peddler, Yohana Musa, who was found in possession of a large quantity of illicit drugs and substances near Birnin Gwari. Musa and the seized items are now under government custody for further investigation.
On September 13, Sector 2 troops responded to a distress call regarding a terrorist attack at Unguwan Lalle in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee the scene. In the process, they successfully rescued two kidnapped victims. Following additional information about a possible terrorist regroup, the troops returned to the location, engaging the terrorists once more. During this exchange, they recovered 157 rounds of PKT ammunition, phone batteries, and other items.
The Theatre Commander praised the troops for their bravery and professionalism in maintaining security and denying terrorists and criminals their freedom of action in the Joint Operations Area. The military continues to encourage the public to provide accurate and timely information to support ongoing operations.
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