Troops Rescue 12 Kidnapped Victims In Zamfara Operations

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 12 civilians during separate operations against terrorists in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.

According to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the first operation occurred on Sunday, 7 September 2026, following a distress call on the infiltration of terrorists into a residence at Tsohon Tasha, Kaura Namoda LGA.

Troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon six abducted civilians and flee across a nearby river. The rescued victims were evacuated and reunited with their families.

In a second incident along the Main Supply Route in Tsafe LGA, troops on close monitoring observed terrorists attempting to intercept a Sharon vehicle at Kwanoni Village. The troops mobilised swiftly and engaged the criminals, forcing them to abort the attempt and withdraw into the bush. Six civilians were subsequently rescued.

Lt. Col. Danja said the operations demonstrate the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to secure lives and property, and to deny terrorists freedom of action. He urged the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies.