Troops rescue 22 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto

By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.
The successful operations also foiled an attempted mass abduction by terrorists, further reinforcing ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property across the region.
The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the rescues underscore the troops’ commitment to protecting communities and maintaining security within the theatre of operations.
According to him, the first incident occurred on June 18, 2026, when troops receiv...