Troops rescue 12, foil abduction attempts in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, conducted a successful rescue operation in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe local government areas of Zamfara State.

• 12 kidnapped civilians were rescued by Nigerian troops.
• The rescue operations were conducted in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe local government areas of Zamfara State.
• The operations were part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities.
• The Joint Task Force responded to a distress call after terrorists infiltrated a residence.
• The rescue operations were conducted on September 7, 2026.

The operations were conducted on September 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and prevent abductions across the Joint Operations Area.