Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued kidnap victims and arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in separate operations across Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states.

This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the spokesperson for the operation, Aliyu Danjuma, who said the troops also disrupted a planned abduction.

“On 20 July 2026, troops responded swiftly to a distress call from residents of Shiyan Abiyola in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where terrorists had attempted to abduct civilians from a residence,” he said.

He said the prompt intervention of the troops forced the terrorists to abandon the operation and flee, leading to the successful rescue of several residents.

Mr Danjuma added that the troops dominated the general area to forestall any further threat.

He said that on 19 July 2026, troops on patrol in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State rescued three kidnap victims who escaped from a terrorist hideout after taking advantage of a downpour while their captors slept.

“The victims, who were abducted on 14 July 2026 while working on their farms in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, were subsequently handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families,” Mr Danjuma said.

In a separate incident on 19 July 2026, troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be for terrorists during a routine stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State.

He added that preliminary investigations led to the arrest of four additional suspects allegedly sent to receive the motorcycles on behalf of a known terrorist collaborator.

“The suspects and recovered motorcycles remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action,” he said.