Troops Rescue 16 Civilians, Repel Terrorist Attacks in Zamfara, Sokoto in Coordinated Operation

Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 16 civilians from separate abduction attempts in Zamfara State and repelled a terrorist attack in Sokoto State, the military has said. The operations, conducted on Friday, August 28, 2026, underscore the troops' determination to protect civilians and disrupt terrorist activities across the Joint Operations Area.

According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call in the early hours of Friday following an attempted terrorist attack on a community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The terrorists, who attempted to abduct residents from the community, fled following the swift intervention of the troops. Four civilians were successfully rescued.

In a separate operation later that day, troops responded to information about terrorist activities around Kwanoni Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The terrorists were attempting to abduct passengers travelling in two vehicles when troops engaged them in a firefight, forcing the attackers to withdraw and abandon their victims. Consequently, all 12 passengers were rescued, while no casualty was recorded among the troops.

In a separate incident in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, terrorists attacked around Jabo Village but were repelled by troops who responded with superior firepower. Two civilians sustained gunshot wounds during the attack and were promptly evacuated for medical treatment, while troops continued to dominate the area to prevent the terrorists from regaining freedom of action.

Lieutenant Colonel Danja said the latest operations demonstrated the determination of troops to protect civilians and frustrate terrorist activities across the Joint Operations Area. The successful rescue of the civilians and repulsion of the terrorist attack further demonstrate the determination and responsiveness of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in protecting lives and frustrating terrorist activities.

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