Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued 12 kidnapped civilians and foiled separate abduction attempts in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The operations, conducted on Monday, September 7, 2026, followed distress calls and intelligence indicating attempts by terrorists to abduct civilians in the two local government areas, according to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, on Tuesday, September 8.
In the first operation, troops responded to a distress call after terrorists infiltrated a residence at Tsohon Tasha in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon six abducted civilians and flee across a nearby river. The rescued victims were subsequently evacuated to a safe location and later reunited with their families. The successful extraction of the hostages from a residential area highlights the troops' ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations and prevent the terrorists from escaping with their captives.
In a separate operation in Tsafe Local Government Area, troops monitoring activities along the Main Supply Route observed terrorists attempting to intercept a Sharon vehicle at Kwanoni Village. The troops immediately moved to the location and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abort the abduction attempt and withdraw into the adjoining bush. Six civilians were subsequently rescued during the operation. The swift intervention by the troops prevented what could have been a devastating abduction of passengers travelling along the busy route, demonstrating the military's commitment to protecting civilians and securing major roads in the region.
The two incidents underscore the continued efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorist elements freedom of movement and prevent them from carrying out attacks and abductions against communities and road users across the Joint Operations Area. The operations also demonstrate the importance of rapid response to distress calls and timely intelligence in disrupting terrorist activities and safeguarding civilians. Lieutenant Colonel Danja said the successful operations further demonstrate the unwavering commitment of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to secure the lives and property of the citizenry while disrupting their activities and denying them freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.
The Joint Task Force has continued to maintain pressure on terrorist elements through patrols, surveillance and other security operations across Zamfara and other parts of the North-West. Operation FANSAN YAMMA has therefore urged members of the public to sustain their cooperation with security agencies by providing credible and timely information on suspicious movements and activities. The Theatre said such collaboration remained critical to tracking terrorist elements, disrupting their operations and ultimately eliminating their presence within the Joint Operations Area. The successful rescue operations in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe represent a significant victory in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry in Zamfara State, offering a glimmer of hope to communities that have long suffered from the scourge of insecurity.
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