Soldiers rescue kidnap victim, foil terrorist attack in Kaduna, Sokoto

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Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnap victim in Kaduna State and foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.

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The military disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja.

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According to Danja, troops of Sector 1 rescued a 43-year-old man abducted around Awon Community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday.

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He said the troops responded to a distress call and immediately moved into the area, forcing the terrorists to abandon their victim and flee into the surrounding bushes.

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“The troops swiftly moved into the area and pursued the terrorists into the surrounding bushes, compelling them to abandon their captive and flee,” Danja said.

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He added that the rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family.

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In a separate operation on Friday, troops of Sector 2, working with local security personnel, foiled an attack on Kwaren Gamba Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

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Danja said the troops engaged the terrorists and forced them to withdraw from the community in disarray.

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He stated that troops subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists, during which one terrorist was neutralised.

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According to him, the troops also recovered two mobile phones, cash, an ATM card, recharge cards and other items from the scene.

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Danja said the latest operations demonstrated the military’s continued efforts to deny terrorists freedom of action across the North-West.

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“The Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in sustaining the tempo of ongoing operations to deny terrorists freedom of action and create a safer environment for communities across the Joint Operations Area,” he said.

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He assured residents that troops would continue to respond decisively to emerging security threats.

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“The Theatre Command reassures the public that troops will continue to respond decisively to emerging threats,” he added.

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The military spokesman also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security forces to support ongoing operations.

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He said such cooperation remained critical to efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the region.

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