Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and rescued six attempted kidnap victims in separate operations across Sokoto and Zamfara states.
The operations, which were conducted on September 26, 2026, followed intelligence and distress information on the activities of terrorists in the two states.
According to a statement by Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Sokoto State, troops of Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA acted on credible intelligence about the presence of a suspected terrorist camp in Gudu Local Government Area.
The troops subsequently moved to assault the location, where they made contact with an isolated terrorist.
According to the Joint Task Force, the troops engaged the suspect and neutralised him during the operation.
It noted that a search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and ammunition, alongside a foreign military uniform and various tools and clothing.
The military said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts by troops to disrupt terrorist activities and prevent armed groups from establishing operational bases in communities across the North-West.
In a separate operation in Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2 responded to information about an attempted abduction of members of the family of the Sarkin Samari in Tsafe Local Government Area.
According to the military, the incident occurred on the evening of September 26, prompting troops to move to the location after receiving the information.
‘On arrival, the troops engaged the terrorists with fire, forcing the attackers to withdraw towards nearby bushes’, it added.
The military said six kidnap victims were rescued during the operation and subsequently taken to a place of safety.
The victims would be reunited with their families after necessary procedures have been completed.
The Joint Task Force said the operations demonstrated the resolve and professionalism of its troops in protecting lives and property across the North-West.
The military also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information on the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements operating within their communities.
It said timely information from residents remained important to the success of security operations and efforts to prevent attacks and protect vulnerable communities.