Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered N800,000 allegedly taken from them by terrorists during an operation in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The victims were rescued on August 22 after troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call that terrorists had intercepted a vehicle and abducted its six occupants along the Dandume–Sheme Road.
The troops swiftly moved to the area and engaged the terrorists, overwhelming them with superior firepower and forcing them to abandon the captives before fleeing into the surrounding bushes.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel ALIYU DANJA, all six victims were rescued unharmed following exploitation of the area.
The troops also recovered N800,000 which had earlier been taken from the victims by the terrorists.
The recovered cash and vehicle were subsequently handed over to the victims in the presence of the Divisional Police Officer, Dandume.
In a separate operation on August 21, troops of Sector 2 encountered terrorists along the Maraban Kankara axis in Kankara Local Government Area.
The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee in disarray into the surrounding bushes. They pursued the fleeing elements and subsequently recovered one motorcycle during exploitation of the area.
The Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, said it remained committed to sustaining aggressive patrols and offensive operations to deny terrorists freedom of action and protect lives and property.
The Theatre also appreciated members of the public for their continued support and urged communities to provide timely and credible information to security forces in support of ongoing operations.
The statement was signed by Lieutenant Colonel ALIYU DANJA, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on August 23, 2026.
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