Troops rescue 7 kidnapped victims in Zamfara, foil abduction attempts in Katsina

By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-West.
Military authorities said the operations were part of ongoing search-and-rescue efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks in the region.
According to the Military Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, troops carried out an offensive on June 16, 2026, in Katsina State under Operation Cleen Sweep 3, targeting terrorist enclaves in Matazu Local Government Area.
He said the operation was aimed at building on recent successes,...