Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states.
The operations, conducted on October 24 and 25, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms.
A statement issued by Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-West, said the troops killed two suspected terrorists during an operation at Machika Dam in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
He said the troops responded to a distress call from farmers who reported terrorist activities in the area.
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According to the statement, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun battle, killing two while others fled.
The troops also rescued a 42-year-old man, Suleiman Umar, who was abducted by the terrorists.
An AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing ammunition and a motorcycle were recovered during the operation.
In a separate incident, troops of Sector One, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), killed six suspected terrorists while foiling an ambush along Ungwan Iya in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The statement said the troops had responded to a distress call over an attack on Ungwan Mallami village, where the suspected terrorists abducted two people.
It added that the troops came under attack while pursuing the assailants but responded with superior firepower, killing six of them, while others escaped.
Three locally fabricated guns, two motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms were recovered during the operation.
In Zamfara State, troops of Sector Two rescued two kidnapped men during a surveillance operation in Bagega, Anka Local Government Area, on Sunday.
The victims were identified as Shehu Chete, 40, and Bugu Bedi, 25, both indigenes of Kebbi State.
The statement said the troops spotted suspected terrorists during surveillance and launched a fighting patrol.
It added that the assailants fled on sighting the troops, abandoning the two victims.
The rescued men were taken to Bagega Clinic for medical attention before being moved to a military base for further assessment and eventual reunion with their families.
The task force said troops were continuing patrols and search operations across the affected areas to apprehend fleeing suspects, rescue other abductees and prevent further attacks.
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma commended the troops for their courage and resilience in responding to the incidents.
He urged residents to support the ongoing operations by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.
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