Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a swift response to terrorists’ activity in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North-west OPFY, Lt. Colonel Aliyu Danja, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State capital.

According to the statement, on 18 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 OPFY responded to credible information on the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the State.

“The troops swiftly mobilized to the area and made contact with the terrorists, engaging them and compelling them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bushes”, he added.

“Following  exploitation of the area, troops successfully rescued 14 victims comprising 6 males and 8 females. Preliminary information revealed that the victims had been abducted from different locations within Dandume, Bakori and Funtua general areas of Katsina State”

“The  rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the appropriate local authorities for necessary action and reunification with their families”

“The  successful rescue underscores the responsiveness and determination of Operation Fansan Yamma troops to protect lives and deny terrorists the freedom to perpetrate criminal activities across the Joint Operations Area”

“The  Theatre Command reassures the public that troops will continue to sustain pressure on terrorist elements and intensify operations to safeguard communities across the North West. Members of the public are equally encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security forces to support ongoing operations.”