Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states.\n<\/p>\n
The operations, conducted between Saturday and Sunday, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms.\n<\/p>\n
The Media Information Officer of the task force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.\n<\/p>\n
Sinivie said troops of Sector One responded to a distress call from farmers at Machika Dam in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday, October 24, following reports of terrorist activities in the area.<\/p>\n
He said the troops mobilised to the location and engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun battle, killing two while others fled.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the operation, troops also rescued Mr Suleiman Umar, aged 42, who had been kidnapped by the terrorists,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that a subsequent search led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing ammunition and a motorcycle.<\/p>\n
In a separate operation on the same day, troops of Sector One, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force, foiled a suspected terrorist ambush in Ungwan Iya, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing six suspected terrorists.\n<\/p>\n
According to Sinivie, the troops had responded to a distress call reporting an attack on Ungwan Mallami village, where the assailants abducted two people.\n<\/p>\n
He said the troops came under attack while pursuing the fleeing suspects but responded with superior firepower. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe troops responded swiftly with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of the terrorists, while others fled in disarray,\u201d the statement said.\n<\/p>\n
The operation also led to the recovery of three locally fabricated guns, two motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms.\n<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, troops of Sector Two rescued two kidnapped victims in Bagega, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Sunday, October 25.\n<\/p>\n
The victims were identified as Shehu Chete, 40, and Bugu Bedi, 25, both indigenes of Kebbi State.<\/p>\n
Sinivie said troops spotted suspected terrorists during surveillance operations in the area and immediately launched a fighting patrol.\n<\/p>\n
He added that the suspects fled upon sighting the advancing troops, abandoning the two victims.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rescued victims were immediately evacuated to Bagega Clinic for medical attention before being moved to the military base for further assessment and subsequent reunion with their families,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The military spokesman said troops had intensified patrols and search operations across the affected areas to apprehend fleeing suspects, rescue other captives and prevent further attacks.\n<\/p>\n
He added that the Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience.\n<\/p>\n
Sinivie urged residents to support the ongoing military operations by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.\n<\/p>\n
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