Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto State and rescued two kidnapped victims during separate operations in Sokoto and Kaduna states.
The operations were conducted on September 12 and 13, 2026, according to a statement issued on Monday by the JTF Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja.
In Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 intercepted a suspected illicit drug peddler during a stop-and-search operation along the Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road on September 12.
Danja identified the suspect as Yohana Musa and said he was found in possession of a large quantity of illicit drugs and other substances while travelling to Birnin Gwari.
“The suspect and recovered items are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation,” Danja said.
In Sokoto State, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call following a terrorist attack on Unguwan Lalle in Sabon Birni Local Government Area on September 13.
The troops engaged the attackers and forced them to retreat, rescuing two kidnapped victims in the process.
“Troops made contact with the terrorists, engaging them with firepower and forcing them to withdraw in disarray, rescuing two kidnapped victims in the process,” Danja said.
The troops later received intelligence that the terrorists were attempting to regroup and immediately moved to the area.
“Troops swiftly mobilised to the location, where they re-established contact and engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw,” Danja said.
During subsequent operations in the area, troops recovered 157 rounds of PKT ammunition, phone batteries and other items.
The Joint Task Force said the operations underscored its continued efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and restrict the movement of criminal elements across the North-West.
Danja said the Theatre Commander commended the troops for their “gallantry and professionalism” in sustaining the recent operational successes.
The commander, he added, “remains resolute in denying terrorists and criminal elements freedom of action across the Joint Operations Area.”
The JTF also urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing operations.
“Members of the public are urged to continue providing timely and credible information to security forces in support of ongoing operations,” Danja said.
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