Posted by Chinenye on Tue 20th Oct, 2026 - tori.ng
A military operation in Katsina has brought relief after dozens of people were seized by armed attackers.
(Police Emblem. Photo by Sahara Reporters)
Soldiers from Operation Fansan Yamma have freed 27 people who were kidnapped in Katsina State.
The rescue happened in Sabuwa Local Government Area after a gun fight with terrorists.
The victims were taken from Gamji community.
They were 15 men and 12 women.
Troops moved fast after a distress call on October 16, 2026.
Media Information Officer Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja said the soldiers chased the attackers along the Gangare to Kamba route.
When the soldiers opened fire, the terrorists dropped their captives and ran away.
All 27 people were found safe and unhurt.
They have been handed over to community leaders so they can go back to their families.
In another move on the same day, troops on patrol near Kurba village in Kankara LGA saw terrorists riding three motorcycles.
The attackers fled and left one bike behind.