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Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 101 kidnapped victims across Kankara in Katsina State and Shinkafi in Zamfara State on March 17 and 18, 2025.
During the operation, a total of 10 terrorists were neutralised during an encounter in the Faru District of Maradun LGA.
The operation began in Katsina State, where troops conducted a deliberate assault on a terrorists’ enclave at Pauwa High Ground in Kankara LGA. This resulted in the neutralisation of three terrorists and the rescue of 84 kidnapped individuals.
According to the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt. Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Operation Fansan Yamma, the victims were subsequently handed over to local government authorities for further action.
“Meanwhile, in Zamfara State, troops acted on information regarding terrorist activities in the Bagabuzu area of Faru District, Maradun LGA. This led to the neutralisation of seven terrorists and the recovery of a motorcycle, among other items.
“Additionally, 17 captives who had been abducted by a terrorist kingpin were successfully rescued from Tsibiri and Doka villages in Shinkafi LGA. They are currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital.
“Operation Fansan Yamma remains steadfast in its mandate to ensure the security and safety of the communities in Katsina and Zamfara States.
“The operation continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and supportive of its efforts, emphasizing that community cooperation is vital for ongoing success in the fight against terrorism in the region,” Abdullahi said.
