Troops Rescue 22 After Road Ambush, Foil Kidnappings In Sokoto Villages

DEKERA, Gusau
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims during two separate operations in the Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.
In a statement by the Media Information officer of the joint Taskforce Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA , Lt Col Aliyu Danja, said the first rescue occurred on June 18, 2026, after troops received credible intelligence that terrorists had blocked the Sabon Birni–Shinkafi Road at Kura Mota Village. The criminals had attacked two civilian vehicles and abducted several passengers, tragically killing one civilian during the assault.
“In response, the military mobiliz...