Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Recover Abandoned Motorcycle

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 27 residents kidnapped by terrorists in Katsina State and recovered a bike deserted by fleeing suspects in a separate operation.

The Media Information Officer of the duty pressure, Lt-Col Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a press release issued on (*27*) in Gusau.

Danja stated the rescue adopted a misery name obtained by troops of Sector 1 on October 16, 2026, over terrorist actions in Gamji neighborhood, Sabuwa Local Government Area, the place 27 residents had been reportedly kidnapped.

He stated the victims comprised 15 males and 12 females.

According to him, the troops instantly mobilised and pursued the terrorists alongside the Gangare-Kamba axis.

“On contact, troops engaged with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to abandon their victims and flee in disarray,” he stated.

Danja acknowledged that each one 27 victims had been rescued unhurt, profiled and handed over to neighborhood leaders for reunification with their households.

In a separate operation on the identical day, troops on a preventing patrol round Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area encountered terrorists travelling on three bikes.

He stated the suspects fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning one of many bikes.

“The terrorists fled on sighting troops, abandoning one motorcycle,” Danja added.

He stated the operations mirrored the duty pressure’s continued offensive in opposition to terrorist teams and efforts to forestall them from working freely and threatening communities.

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, counseled the troops for his or her braveness and immediate response to the incidents.

The activity pressure additionally reassured residents of Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states of its dedication to restoring lasting peace and safety throughout the area.