Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, known as Operation FANSAN YAMMA, are stepping up their fight against terrorists and bandits in the North-West. They have killed two suspected terrorists during their recent operations.
The troops also rescued one kidnap victim, arrested eight people believed to be helping the criminals, and recovered 110 stolen cattle. These operations took place between June 27 and 28, 2026.
Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, shared this information in a statement on Monday. He said the troops carried out operations across Kaduna and Zamfara states to break down criminal networks and improve security in the area.
Danja explained, “A combined team of Sector 1 troops and members of the Vigilante Group, while conducting fighting patrols in Giwa and Kaduna North Local Government Areas of Kaduna State on June 27, engaged terrorists transporting kidnapped victims on motorcycles.
“Following a fierce exchange of fire, the terrorists abandoned two motorcycles and fled into the surrounding bush. Troops rescued one kidnapped victim alive, while sadly recovering the body of another victim whom the terrorists had killed.”
The statement also mentioned that the troops responded to a terrorist attack on Dariya Village in Giwa Local Government Area. One civilian was killed and three others were hurt before the security personnel arrived.
“Pursuing the fleeing terrorists, the troops intercepted them on motorcycles and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising two of the terrorists. During the encounter, one motorcycle, some rounds of ammunition, charms, and other personal effects were recovered,” the statement read.
In Zamfara State, troops from Sector 2 arrested two suspects in Magami, Gusau Local Government Area. These suspects are believed to have provided medical support to the terrorist groups in the area.
Meanwhile, Sector 1 troops arrested six suspects around Polewire Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State after encountering fleeing terrorists during a fighting patrol. The suspects are currently under investigation.
On Sunday, troops, along with the Vigilante Group in Chikun Local Government Area, tracked down suspected cattle rustlers. They set an ambush along the rustlers' escape route at Ungwan Gora bush.
“The sustained pressure mounted by the troops forced the rustlers to abandon the stolen livestock and flee, leading to the successful recovery of all 110 rustled cattle. The recovered cattle were subsequently handed over to their rightful owners,” Danja stated.
Danja reaffirmed the task force’s commitment to fighting insecurity. He said, “The Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to sustaining offensive operations aimed at denying terrorist and criminal groups freedom of action while safeguarding the lives and property of law-abiding citizens across the North West.”
He also urged residents to keep supporting security operations by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
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