Troops rescue 22 k!dnapped victims in Sokoto state

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Sokoto State.

A statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, says the rescue operations followed credible intelligence reports and distress calls on terrorist activities in the affected Areas, underscoring the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to safeguarding lives and property as well as creating a secure environment for Citizens to carry out their lawful activities without fear.

The first incident occurred along the Sabon Birni–Shinkafi Road at Kura Mota Village, where terrorists reportedly attacked two commercial vehicles and abducted several passengers after k!lling one Civilian.

It states that on receiving the information, Troops swiftly mobilised to the Area and launched a coordinated pursuit operation with aerial support.

The sustained pressure forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee, leading to the successful rescue of 17 kidnapped passengers.

In a related development, Troops responded to another attack at Chohi Village in Isa Local Government Area, where armed terrorists attempted to kidnap Farmers working on their farmlands.

The Troops immediately deployed to the Area and pursued the fleeing criminals along their escape route. The operation resulted in the rescue of five abducted Farmers, who were subsequently reunited with their Families.

Following the operations, Troops conducted confidence-building patrols in surrounding Communities, including Gidan Rana and Gidan Sale villages, to reassure Residents and strengthen security presence in the Area.

The statement adds that the Military remains resolute in denying terrorists freedom of action and ensuring lasting peace across Communities in the Northwest Region.