By ZAKAA Lazarus
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested three terrorist logistics couriers and rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
This was disclosed in a statement on 26 September 2026 by the Media Information Officer of the task force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
According to Danja, on 24 September 2026, troops of Sector 2 intercepted three suspects travelling on a motorcycle in Faskari LGA.
“Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects were conveying the sum of N2.7 million, suspected to be ransom money, alongside three mobile phones, for onward transfer to a terrorist kingpin through intermediaries within the area,” he said.
“The suspects and the recovered items are in military custody for further investigation.”
In a follow-up operation on 25 September, troops acting on credible intelligence on terrorists movement in same Faskari, laid ambush, engaged the terrorists and forced them to flee.
“Exploitation of the area subsequently led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, 30 rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle,” Danja added.
In a related development same day, troops on routine patrol rescued 14 kidnapped victims comprising 12 males and 2 females.
Preliminary investigation revealed the victims were earlier abducted from Anguwan Miko and Tafoki villages in Faskari LGA.
“They were reportedly abandoned by the terrorists upon sighting the advancing troops. They were subsequently rescued and handed over to the Faskari Local Government authorities for further necessary action,” he said.
The Theatre Command commended troops for vigilance and courage and urged public to continue providing timely credible information.
