Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped sufferer, recovered 18 rustled cattle and arrested 4 suspected drug peddlers throughout separate operations in Kebbi State.
In a press release, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, stated “on 18 October 2026, troops of Sector 2, in conjunction with native vigilantes, swiftly responded to a misery name over the actions of terrorists who had invaded Rambo Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area with the intention of kidnapping residents and rustling cattle.”
According to the assertion, troops whereas appearing on the data, mobilised to the group, made contact with the terrorists and engaged in a firefight.
It stated troops rescued 40-year-old resident, Suleiman Maiyaki Ikara, and recovered 18 rustled cattle, including that the rescued sufferer and recovered livestock had been subsequently handed over to the (*18*) Head of Rambo Village for additional motion.
“Similarly, on the identical day, troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, performed coordinated raids on suspected drug trafficking areas in Dakin Kowa, Karaye and Gubba communities of Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State,” it stated.
According to the assertion, the joint operation led to the arrest of 4 suspects and the restoration of drugs suspected to be illicit medicine.
The suspects and recovered substances are at present in the custody of the NDLEA Command in Maiyama for additional investigation and essential motion.
It stated the Theatre Command additionally appreciated the continued assist and cooperation of native communities and urged members of the general public to supply well timed and credible info to safety businesses to reinforce ongoing operations.
