Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during separate security operations across Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states.
The operations, conducted on October 24 and 25, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms.
According to a statement by Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-West, the operations were carried out in response to distress calls and intelligence gathered from affected communities.
In Katsina State, troops reportedly killed two suspected terrorists during an operation around Machika Dam in Sabuwa Local Government Area.
The military said the troops responded to a distress call from farmers who reported suspicious terrorist activities in the area. The soldiers subsequently engaged the suspects in a gun battle, killing two while others fled.
During the operation, the troops rescued a 42-year-old man identified as Suleiman Umar, who had allegedly been abducted by the suspected terrorists.
An AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing ammunition and a motorcycle were also recovered.
In a separate operation in Kaduna State, troops of Sector One, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), reportedly killed six suspected terrorists and foiled an attempted ambush along Ungwan Iya in Igabi Local Government Area.
The operation followed a distress call over an attack on Ungwan Mallami village, where suspected terrorists had reportedly abducted two people.
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According to the military, troops pursuing the assailants came under attack but responded with superior firepower, killing six suspects while others escaped.
Three locally fabricated guns, two motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms were recovered from the fleeing suspects.
Meanwhile, troops of Sector Two rescued two kidnapped men during a surveillance operation in Bagega, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The victims were identified as Shehu Chete, 40, and Bugu Bedi, 25, both indigenes of Kebbi State.
The military stated that troops spotted suspected terrorists during surveillance and launched a fighting patrol. The suspects reportedly fled upon sighting the soldiers, abandoning the two captives.
The rescued men were taken to Bagega Clinic for medical attention before being transferred to a military base for further assessment and eventual reunion with their families.
The Joint Task Force said troops were continuing patrols and search operations across the affected areas to apprehend fleeing suspects, rescue other abductees and prevent further attacks.
The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended the troops for their courage and resilience during the operations.
He also urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities within their communities.
The latest operations highlight the military’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats across Nigeria’s North-West region.
Asenexpress will continue to provide updates on security developments across Nigeria.
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