GUSAU, Nigeria — Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled two separate abduction attempts and rescued 10 victims in Zamfara State on September 27, 2026.
The Media Information Officer of JTF North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed the details of the operations in an official statement issued on September 28, 2026. Golden Info reports that troops of Sector 2, operating in Maru Local Government Area, responded to reports of terrorists abducting villagers at Kade Daba Village in the Kanoma District.
The military personnel engaged the armed attackers directly, rescuing three victims on initial contact and securing one additional victim during a follow-up search of the area.
In a separate action on the same date, troops conducting a picketing operation along the Tsafe-Funtua Road in Tsafe Local Government Area responded to gunfire near Kwanoni. The military force advanced toward the location and engaged withdrawing attackers who fled into the surrounding high ground.
The attackers had set a Sharon vehicle ablaze during an attempt to abduct its occupants, who managed to escape prior to the vehicle being consumed by fire. Troops rescued six individuals from a second vehicle that lost control during the gunfire and subsequently towed the vehicle to clear the roadway for traffic.
The Theatre Commander of JTF North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, praised the forces for their vigilance, response speed, and professionalism. The commander reaffirmed the task force’s commitment to continuing operations across the region and requested that members of the public submit credible information regarding suspicious movements to security agencies.