Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have intensified offensive operations against terrorists and bandits across the North-West, neutralising two suspected terrorists, rescuing a kidnapped victim, arresting eight suspected collaborators, and recovering 110 rustled cows during coordinated operations conducted between June 27 and 28, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Media
Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the operations
were carried out across Kaduna and Zamfara states, as part of ongoing efforts
to dismantle criminal networks and restore security in the region.
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 who had been killed by the terrorists,”
Danja said.
The statement added that troops later responded to reports
of a terrorist attack on Dariya Village in Giwa Local Government Area, where
one civilian was killed and three others were injured before 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 of Sector 2, acting on
intelligence, arrested two suspects in Magami, Gusau Local Government Area, who
were believed to have been providing medical support to terrorist groups
operating in the area.
Meanwhile, troops of Sector 1 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 June 28, troops working alongside members of the
Vigilante Group in Chikun Local Government Area tracked suspected cattle
rustlers and laid an ambush along their 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 cows. The recovered cattle were subsequently handed
over to their rightful owners,” Danja stated.
Reaffirming the task force’s commitment to combating
insecurity, Danja 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 appealed to residents to continue supporting
security operations by providing timely and credible information to security
agencies.
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