KADUNA/SOKOTO – Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped victim in Kaduna State and foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.
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‎This was contained in a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, on Friday.
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‎According to the statement, troops of Sector One responded to a distress call following the abduction of a 43-year-old man around Awon Community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
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‎The troops swiftly moved into the area and pursued the terrorists into surrounding bushes, compelling them to abandon their captive and flee.
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‎The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family.
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‎In a separate operation, troops of Sector Two, working with local security elements, responded to a terrorist attack on Kwaren Gamba Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
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‎The troops engaged the terrorists and forced them to withdraw in disarray. During the subsequent pursuit, one terrorist was neutralized, while troops recovered two mobile phones, cash, an ATM card, recharge cards, and other items.
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‎The Theatre Command said Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to sustaining the tempo of operations to deny terrorists freedom of action and create a safer environment for communities across the Joint Operations Area.
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‎It reassured the public that troops will continue to respond decisively to emerging threats, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security forces in support of efforts to restore lasting peace and security.
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Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Foil Terrorist Attack In Kaduna, Sokoto States
