Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians during separate operations conducted across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
In a Thursday post on X, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the operations were part of ongoing efforts to protect lives and secure communities across the North West.
On August 19, 2026, troops on patrol in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State encountered a terrorist ambush. The troops responded swiftly, forcing the terrorists to flee.
“During the encounter, five civilians were rescued and subsequently reunited with their families,” the Joint Task Force said.
The troops also recovered two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
Earlier, on August 18, troops acting on intelligence about three kidnapped victims launched a search-and-rescue operation in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operation resulted in the rescue of all three victims, who were subsequently profiled and handed over to the appropriate local authorities.
In Zamfara State, troops also responded to reported terrorist activity in Tsafe Local Government Area on August 18.
“The rapid mobilisation of the troops compelled the terrorists to flee the area, abandoning two captives,” the Joint Task Force said.
The two victims, who sustained gunshot wounds during their ordeal, were immediately evacuated to a medical facility for urgent treatment.
The Joint Task Force said efforts were ongoing to track down and neutralise the fleeing terrorists.
The Theatre Command commended the troops for their vigilance and swift response, while reaffirming its commitment to sustaining pressure on terrorist elements across the Joint Operations Area.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security forces to support ongoing operations and enhance the protection of lives and property,” it said.
