Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped sufferer, recovered 18 rustled cattle and arrested 4 suspected drug peddlers throughout separate operations in Kebbi State.
In an announcement, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media (*18*) Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, mentioned “on 18 October 2026, troops of Sector 2, in conjunction with local vigilantes, swiftly responded to a distress call over the activities of terrorists who had invaded Rambo Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area with the intention of kidnapping residents and rustling cattle.”
According to the assertion, troops whereas performing on the knowledge, mobilised to the group, made contact with the terrorists and engaged in a firefight.
It mentioned troops rescued 40-year-old resident, Suleiman Maiyaki Ikara, and recovered 18 rustled cattle, including that the rescued sufferer and recovered livestock had been subsequently handed over to the District Head of Rambo Village for additional motion.
“Similarly, on the same day, troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, conducted coordinated raids on suspected drug trafficking locations in Dakin Kowa, Karaye and Gubba communities of Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State,” it mentioned.
According to the assertion, the joint operation led to the arrest of 4 suspects and the restoration of drugs suspected to be illicit medication.
The suspects and recovered substances are at present in the custody of the NDLEA Command in Maiyama for additional investigation and essential motion.
It mentioned the Theatre Command additionally appreciated the continued help and cooperation of native communities and urged members of the general public to offer well timed and credible info to safety businesses to reinforce ongoing operations.
