TROOPS of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 27 people abducted by terrorists in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
News Point Nigeria reports that the victims, comprising 15 males and 12 females, were rescued on October 16, 2026, following a distress call alerting troops of Sector 1 to terrorist activities in the community.
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In a statement issued on Tuesday, the task force’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said the troops swiftly mobilised and pursued the terrorists along the Gangare-Kamba axis.
He said the troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee.
“All 27 victims were rescued unharmed during exploitation of the area,” the statement said.
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According to the statement, the rescued victims were profiled and handed over to community leaders for reunification with their families.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops conducting a fighting patrol around Kurba village in Kankara Local Government Area of the state encountered terrorists riding on three motorcycles.
The terrorists reportedly fled on sighting the troops, abandoning one of the motorcycles, which was subsequently recovered.
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The task force said the operations demonstrated its sustained efforts to deny terrorists freedom of action and protect vulnerable communities across its joint operations area.
The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended the troops for their gallantry and swift response, assuring residents of Katsina, Zamfara and neighbouring states of the task force’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security.
