Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Recover Abandoned Motorcycle

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 27 residents abducted by terrorists in Katsina State and recovered a motorcycle abandoned by fleeing suspects in a separate operation.
The Media Information Officer of the task force, Lt-Col Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Gusau.
Danja said the rescue followed a distress call received by troops of Sector 1 on October 16, 2026, over terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area, where 27 residents were reportedly abducted.
He said the victims comprised 15 males and 12 females.
According to him, the troops immediately mobilised and pursued the terro...