By Miriam Humbe
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued two kidnapped persons during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State.
The rescue operation occurred on the morning of 29 July 2026, when troops deployed at Gwashi were conducting a fighting patrol at a terrorists’ enclave in the area.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA
disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday.
During the patrol, troops rescued Lance Corporal Basiru Labbo, who was abducted on 22 July 2026 along the Zuru–Anka road, as well as Lauwali Dan Ada, a civilian from Kasahola Village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The rescued persons have been evacuated to troops’ location, where they underwent debriefing, medical evaluation, and other necessary administrative procedures.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to sustained offensive operations and rescue efforts aimed at protecting lives and restoring security across the North West.
