Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 27 kidnapped victims following a gun battle with suspected terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The victims, comprising 15 males and 12 females, were reportedly abducted from Gamji community before troops launched a rescue operation following a distress call on October 16, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the task force’s Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the troops pursued the terrorists along the Gangare-Kamba axis and engaged them with superior firepower.
The military said the intense gun battle forced the assailants to abandon their captives and flee the scene.
All 27 victims were subsequently rescued unharmed during a search of the area.
Danja disclosed that the rescued individuals were profiled and handed over to community leaders for reunification with their families.
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In a separate operation carried out on the same day, troops conducting a fighting patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area encountered suspected terrorists travelling on three motorcycles.
According to the statement, the suspects fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning one of the motorcycles.
The task force said the operations formed part of its sustained efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats across the North-West.
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma commended the troops for their courage and swift response, reaffirming the military’s commitment to restoring peace and protecting vulnerable communities.
The commander also reassured residents of Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states that the task force would continue its operations to deny terrorists freedom of movement and improve security across the region.
Kidnapping and terrorist attacks remain major security concerns in Nigeria’s North-West, where military and security agencies continue to conduct operations aimed at rescuing victims and preventing further attacks on communities.
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