Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 10 civilians in separate operations conducted in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States.
Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Thursday said on 19 August 2026, troops conducting a patrol in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State encountered a terrorist ambush.
He explained that the troops responded swiftly and decisively, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray.
Danja noted: “During the encounter, five civilians were rescued and subsequently reunited with their families, while two motorcycles abandoned by the terrorists were recovered.”
Earlier, on 18 August 2026, troops acting on intelligence regarding three kidnapped victims conducted a search and rescue operation in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Danja added: “The operation led to the successful rescue of all three victims, who were subsequently profiled and handed over to the appropriate local authorities.”
Also he said troops responded swiftly to reported terrorist activities in the Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State on 18 August 2026.
Danja stressed that the rapid mobilisation of the troops compelled the terrorists to flee the area, abandoning two captives.
He said the victims, who had sustained gunshot wounds during their ordeal, were immediately evacuated to a medical facility for urgent treatment.
Danja revealed that efforts are currently ongoing to track and neutralize the fleeing terrorists.