Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully thwarted a coordinated mass abduction attempt by armed terrorists in Unguwar Rogo Village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, rescuing nine civilians, including an infant. The operation, which occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, followed a distress call reporting that terrorists, believed to be led by suspected kingpin Mallam Shuaibu, had infiltrated the community and attacked civilians travelling along a local route.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, preliminary intelligence indicated that the attack may have been carried out as a reprisal for the recent arrest of suspected collaborators linked to the terrorist network. The suspects had earlier been intercepted by troops while allegedly attempting to procure motorcycles and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in support of the terrorists' activities, a move that appears to have provoked the retaliation.
In an apparent attempt to abduct civilians, the terrorists concealed themselves within a millet farm along the route and opened fire on passing vehicles. The gunfire caused some drivers to lose control and veer off the road, creating an opportunity for the attackers to seize vulnerable occupants. However, troops of Sector 2 responded swiftly to the distress call, moving decisively to the area and engaging the terrorists in a confrontation that denied them the chance to execute their abduction plan. Faced with superior firepower, the attackers abandoned their mission and fled into the surrounding forest.
Following the engagement, troops successfully rescued nine civilians, including an infant. Two women who sustained gunshot wounds during the attack were promptly evacuated and are currently receiving medical attention. The military has since intensified clearance operations in the area to track the fleeing terrorists, dismantle their logistical support networks, and ensure the continued protection of local communities and commuters in Zamfara State.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA has reaffirmed its commitment to denying terrorists and other criminal elements the freedom to attack innocent citizens. The Joint Task Force has vowed to sustain pressure on terrorist networks while taking all necessary measures to protect lives and restore lasting peace and security across the North-West region.
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