Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed a suspected terrorist and rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara states.
The operations were carried out on Saturday, September 26, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
The military said the operations also resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a foreign military uniform and other items allegedly linked to the activities of the armed group.
Troops raid suspected camp in Sokoto
In Sokoto State, troops from Sector 2 reportedly acted on intelligence concerning the presence of a suspected terrorist camp in Gudu Local Government Area.
According to the statement, the troops moved to the location and launched an assault on the camp.
A suspected terrorist was encountered during the operation and subsequently killed by the troops.
The military said an AK-47 rifle and ammunition were recovered from the location, alongside a foreign military uniform, clothing and various tools.
Six victims rescued in Zamfara
A separate operation was conducted in Zamfara State following information about an attempted abduction involving members of the family of the Sarkin Samari in Tsafe Local Government Area.
Troops were deployed to the area and engaged the suspected terrorists after arriving at the scene.
The military said the attackers came under pressure from the troops and retreated into nearby bushes.
Six kidnapped victims were subsequently rescued and moved to a secure location.
The victims are expected to be reunited with their families after necessary procedures have been completed.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA said the latest operations reflect the Joint Task Force’s ongoing efforts to protect communities and disrupt terrorist and criminal activities across the North-West.
The military also appealed to residents to continue providing timely and credible information that could assist security agencies in identifying and responding to criminal activities in their communities.
