Troops Foil Abduction, Rescue 16 Civilians In Zamfara — Operation FANSAN YAMMA
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled abduction attempts, rescued 16 civilians in Zamfara and repelled a terrorist attack in Sokoto State on August 28, 2026.
According to Lt Col Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of the Operation, troops recorded the successes in three separate operations.
In the early hours of August 28, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call over an attempted terrorist attack on a community in Kaura Namoda LGA, Zamfara. Terrorists who attempted to abduct residents fled following swift intervention. Four civilians were rescued, with troops dominating the area to prevent further activity.
Later the same day, troops responded to terrorist activities around Kwanoni Village in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara. On arrival, troops made contact with terrorists attempting to abduct passengers travelling in 2 vehicles, engaged them in firefight forcing terrorists to withdraw. All 12 passengers were rescued, no casualty recorded among troops.
In a separate incident in Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto, terrorists attacked around Jabo Village. Troops responded decisively with superior firepower, compelling them to withdraw in disarray. Two civilians who sustained gunshot wounds were evacuated for medical attention, while troops continued to dominate the area.
“The successful rescue of the civilians and repulsion of the terrorist attack further demonstrates the determination and responsiveness of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in protecting lives and frustrating terrorist activities across the Joint Operations Area,” Danja said.
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