North-West Operations: Troops Kill 8 Terrorists, Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states.
The operations also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms from the suspected terrorists.
In a statement issued on Monday, the task force said troops of Sector One responded to a distress call from farmers at Machika Dam in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday, October 24, over reported terrorist activities in the area.
The statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, said the troops mobilised to the location and engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun battle, killing two of them while others fled.
The troops also rescued a 42-year-old kidnap victim, Mr Suleiman Umar, during the operation. Further searches led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing ammunition and a motorcycle.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops of Sector One, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), foiled a terrorist ambush along Ungwan Iya in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing six suspected terrorists.
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The statement said the incident followed a distress call reporting an attack by suspected armed terrorists on Ungwan Mallami village, during which the attackers fled with two kidnapped victims.
It added that troops pursuing the suspects came under attack but responded with superior firepower, neutralising six of the suspected terrorists while others escaped.
The troops recovered three locally fabricated guns, two motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms during the operation.
Similarly, troops of Sector Two rescued two kidnapped victims during a surveillance operation in Bagega, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Sunday, October 25.
The victims were identified as Mr Shehu Chete, 40, and Mr Bugu Bedi, 25, both from Kebbi State.
According to the task force, troops conducting surveillance in the area observed the activities of suspected terrorists and immediately launched a fighting patrol. The suspects fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning the two victims.
The rescued men were evacuated to Bagega Clinic for medical attention before being moved to a military base for further assessment and subsequent reunion with their families.
The task force said troops were continuing patrols and search operations across the affected areas to apprehend fleeing suspects, rescue other kidnapped victims and prevent further attacks.
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience in responding to the attacks.
He urged residents to support ongoing military operations by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.
By PRNigeria
