Troops arrest ransom couriers, rescue 14 kidnap victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested three suspected terrorist logistics couriers while allegedly transporting N2.7 million in suspected ransom money and rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The three suspects were arrested on September 24 when troops of Sector 2 intercepted them while travelling on a motorcycle in […]
Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops apprehended three suspected logistics couriers transporting a suspected ransom sum of N2.7 million, arresting them on September 24 in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The suspects were intercepted while traveling on a motorcycle with the cash, three mobile phones, and plans to deliver the money to a terrorist leader through intermediaries in the region.
The three individuals and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further examination. On September 25, troops received intelligence about terrorist activity in Faskari and set up an ambush, successfully engaging the terrorists who subsequently fled the area. The troops seized an AK-47 rifle, 30 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle during the operation.
Additionally, on the same day, troops patrolling the region intercepted and rescued 14 kidnapped victims, consisting of 12 males and two females. The rescuers determined that the victims were initially abducted from Anguwan Miko and Tafoki villages in Faskari. The terrorists reportedly abandoned the victims once they spotted the approaching troops.
The rescued individuals were subsequently turned over to the Faskari Local Government authorities for further handling.
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