Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 people after confronting terrorists who were moving with kidnapped victims in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The operation took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, around Madaci Forest after the troops received information about the terrorists’ movement.

The Media Information Officer for Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the troops quickly moved to the area and engaged the terrorists.

“The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists, engaging them and compelling them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bushes,” Danja said.

He said the troops later searched the area and rescued 14 victims, comprising six males and eight females.

According to him, initial findings showed that the victims had been kidnapped from different locations around Dandume, Bakori and Funtua in Katsina State.

The rescued victims were handed over to the relevant local authorities for further assistance and reunification with their families.

Danja said the rescue demonstrated the determination of the troops to protect residents and prevent terrorists from carrying out criminal activities in the area.

“The Theatre Command reassures the public that troops will continue to sustain pressure on terrorist elements and intensify operations to safeguard communities across the North-West,” he said.

He also urged residents to continue providing security agencies with useful and timely information that could assist ongoing military operations