By: John Bassey, Gusau.

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.

As disclosed in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja Media, information communication officer JTF, Northwest OPFY and made available to Journalists in Gusau.

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. 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.