TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA ARREST TERRORIST LOGISTICS COURIERS, RESCUE 14 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KATSINA STATE

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have arrested three suspected terrorist logistics couriers and rescued 14 kidnap victims during separate operations in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

On 24 September 2026, troops of Sector 2 intercepted three suspects travelling on a motorcycle in Faskari Local Government Area. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects were conveying ₦2.7 million, suspected to be ransom money, alongside three mobile phones, for onward transfer to a suspected terrorist kingpin through intermediaries within the area. The suspects and recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation.

Similarly, on 25 September 2026, troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of terrorists in Faskari Local Government Area, established an ambush position and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee in disarray. Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of one AK 47 rifle, 30 rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle.

In a related development on the same day, troops conducting a routine patrol intercepted and rescued 14 kidnap victims, comprising 12 males and two females. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims had earlier been abducted from Anguwan Miko and Tafoki villages in Faskari Local Government Area.

The victims were reportedly abandoned by the terrorists upon sighting the advancing troops. They were subsequently evacuated to safety and handed over to the Faskari Local Government authorities for further necessary action.

The successes demonstrate the ongoing efforts of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protect lives and property, rescue persons held in terrorist captivity, and deny terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.

The Theatre Command commends the troops for their vigilance, courage and prompt response, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies regarding suspicious movements and activities within their communities.