Troops under Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded significant operational successes in ongoing counterterrorism efforts across Sokoto and Katsina States.
According to a statement issued by the Media and Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the coordinated missions led to the neutralisation of armed terrorists, rescue of abducted civilians, and recovery of weapons, motorcycles, and rustled livestock.
The first encounter occurred on June 21 when armed terrorists attempted to infiltrate Tureta town in Sokoto State.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops swiftly mobilised and repelled the attack, forcing the assailants to retreat.
Aerial surveillance later tracked the fleeing suspects to Sulubawa Gidan Kare village, where they were found moving with abducted civilians and stolen livestock.
Troops engaged them, overcoming an ambush and successfully rescuing the victims. Several rustled cattle and two motorcycles were also recovered during the operation.
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In a separate intelligence-driven operation in Katsina State on June 22, troops stormed a terrorist hideout in Matazu Local Government Area during a pre-dawn raid.
The surprise assault resulted in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while others escaped with injuries.
Security forces recovered one PKT rifle, one AK-47 rifle with ammunition, three motorcycles, communication devices, and additional rustled livestock believed to be linked to criminal activities in the area.
The Joint Task Force described the operations as part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace across the North West region, reaffirming that offensive operations against armed groups will continue.
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