Troops of Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army have killed 10 terrorists and rescued 101 kidnapped victims in Kankara, Katsina, and Shinkafi, Zamfara states.
Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed the success, noting that the operations were carried out between March 17 and 18 in collaboration with the Air Task Force.
In Katsina, troops raided a terrorist enclave in Pauwa, Kankara LGA, neutralizing three terrorists and freeing 84 kidnapped individuals, who were later handed over to local authorities.
In Zamfara, troops acted on intelligence in Maradun LGA, killing seven terrorists and rescuing 17 captives from Tsibiri and Doka villages. The victims are currently receiving medical care.
Abdullahi reaffirmed the military’s commitment to restoring security in the affected communities.
