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Soldiers rescue nine kidnap victims, recover 56 rustled animals in Katsina State operations
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Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued nine kidnap victims, recovered 56 rustled animals, and arrested a suspected terrorist during separate operations in Katsina State. Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, stated that these operations were conducted across different parts of the state based on credible intelligence. Troops of Sector 2 rescued three women, four men, and two children in Faskari Local Government Area. Preliminary investigations revealed that these victims were abducted by terrorists on July 9, 2026, along the Tsafe鈥揔uchere Road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims reported escaping from their captors after they fell asleep and were subsequently intercepted and rescued by the troops. They are currently in safe custody awaiting reunification with their families. Additionally, troops foiled a livestock rustling attempt in Bakori Local Government Area, recovering 56 animals, including four cattle and fifty-two sheep, after terrorists fled upon encountering the soldiers. A suspected terrorist was also arrested in Danmusa Local Government Area, with items recovered suggesting links to terrorist activities. The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation. The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended the troops and reaffirmed the Joint Task Force鈥檚 commitment to intelligence-led operations to combat terrorism and criminal activities in the No
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