Troops rescue five abducted women in Katsina

In Katsina State, Nigeria, troops of Sector 2, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued five women who had been abducted. Among those rescued is a mother and her infant child, as well as three other minors and young adults. The rescue operation was conducted in the Sabuwa Local Government Area following intelligence reports of terrorist movements in the Madaci Forest region.

Military sources indicate that the troops utilized tactical maneuvers to intercept the terrorists, creating a window of opportunity for the rescue. The rescued victims were discovered to be residents of Danja and Funtua Local Government Areas. The five women were promptly handed over to the Chairman of Bakori LGA, Abubakar Musa, in order to reunite them with their families.

Following the successful rescue, troops have intensified their presence in the area with aggressive patrols. These patrols aim to establish control over the forested regions and prevent further terrorist and criminal activities in the region.