Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims in coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States.
The operations additionally led to the restoration of 1 AK-47 rifle, three regionally fabricated weapons, three bikes, cutlasses and various charms.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a press release on Tuesday morning.
According to him, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, troops of Sector 1 acquired a misery name from farmers at Machika Dam in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State over terrorist actions within the space.
He stated the troops promptly mobilised to the situation and engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, neutralising two of them, whereas others fled.
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In one other operation on the identical day, Sinivie stated troops of Sector 1, at the side of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), foiled a terrorist ambush alongside Ungwan Iya in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, neutralising six suspected terrorists.
He stated the troops recovered three regionally fabricated weapons, two bikes, cutlasses and various charms throughout the operation.
According to him, the incident occurred when troops responded to a misery name reporting an assault by suspected terrorists at Ungwan Mallami village, the place the terrorists fled with two kidnapped victims.
“While trailing the terrorists, the troops came under attack but responded swiftly with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of the terrorists, while others fled in disarray,” he stated.
Similarly, troops of Sector 2 rescued two kidnapped victims in Bagega, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
He recognized the victims as Mr Shehu Chete, 40, and Mr Bugu Bedi, 25, each indigenes of Kebbi State.
“The troops, whereas conducting surveillance operations within the common space, noticed the actions of suspected terrorists and swiftly responded with a combating patrol. On sighting the troops, the terrorists fled, abandoning the 2 victims.
“The rescued victims were immediately evacuated to Bagega Clinic for medical attention before being moved to the military base for further assessment and subsequent reunion with their families,” he stated.
Sinivie stated troops have been presently dominating the overall areas by sustained patrols and search operations geared toward apprehending fleeing terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims and stopping additional assaults.
He added that the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has recommended the troops for his or her gallantry and resilience.
He urged members of the general public to proceed supporting ongoing navy operations by offering well timed and credible details about suspicious actions and actions of their communities.
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