Troops rescue nine kidnap victims, recover 56 rustled livestock in Katsina
The troops also recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations, the military said.
- On Friday, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 56 rustled livestock during intelligence-led operations across Katsina State, arresting one suspected terrorist.
- Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were abducted on July 9, 2026, along the Tsafe-Kuchere Road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State before being rescued by the Joint Task Force.
- Troops of Sector 2 rescued the victims, comprising three women, four men, and two children, in Faskari Local Government Area; they "escaped from the terrorists' enclave after their captors fell asleep."
- In Bakori Local Government Area, troops overwhelmed terrorists who abandoned 56 livestock, including four cattle and 52 sheep; a suspected terrorist was arrested in Danmusa Local Government Area during routine operations.
- Media Information Officer Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja confirmed the rescued victims are in safe custody for reunification with families; the arrested suspect undergoes further military investigation.
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Troops rescue nine kidnap victims, recover 56 rustled livestock in Katsina
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist during separate intelligence-led operations across Katsina State. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the operations […] Troops rescue nine kidnap victims, recover 56 rustled livestoc…
Troops rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina, arrest suspected terrorist, recover 56 rustled livestock
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations across Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the operations were part of ongoing efforts […] The post Troops rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina, …
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