The Nigerian Army’s Sector 2 troops, in partnership with the Air Component of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), successfully rescued 101 individuals who had been abducted by bandits in Katsina and Zamfara States. The operation led to the neutralization of 10 terrorists during an encounter in the Faru district of Maradun LGA.
The operation started in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, where troops launched a deliberate assault on a terrorists’ enclave at Pauwa High Ground. This action resulted in the death of three bandits and the rescue of 84 kidnap victims, who were handed over to local government authorities for further care.
In Zamfara State, the troops responded to intelligence on terrorist activities in the Bagabuzu area, leading to the neutralization of 7 terrorists and the recovery of a motorcycle. Additionally, 17 captives, including those abducted by a notorious terrorist kingpin, were rescued from villages in Shinkafi LGA and are now receiving medical care.
The OPFY spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, reiterated the operation’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of communities in both Katsina and Zamfara States.