Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued three kidnapped victims in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State following a distress call over terrorist activities along the Dandume-Sheme Road.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police, swiftly mobilised to the area.
Danja said the security forces engaged the terrorists and “overwhelmed them with superior firepower,” forcing the attackers to flee into the surrounding bush and abandon their victims.
He said, “Exploitation of the general area led to the rescue of three kidnapped victims along with two vehicles used by the terrorists.”
The rescued victims and recovered vehicles were subsequently handed over to the Divisional Police Officer, Dandume, while troops continued aggressive patrols across the area to prevent the terrorists from regrouping and deny them freedom of movement.
The Joint Task Force said the successful operation “demonstrates the resolve of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to safeguard the lives and property of law-abiding citizens” across the Joint Operations Area.
The military commended residents for their continued support and urged them to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest security outpost for prompt action.
