Troops of the Nigerian Army on Friday, June 19, 2026, rescued a kidnap victim found in chains inside the notorious Fafu Forest.
This was as the gallant troops dismantled terror hideouts during ongoing clearance operations in Katsina State.
These were contained in a statement stating that the troops of Operation CLEAN SWEEP have intensified offensives in Katsina State, with units from 17 Brigade and 8 Division Special Forces clearing terrorist strongholds around Tuga in Matazu Local Government Area.
Backed by intelligence, surveillance and air strikes from Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the forces also recovered 36 cattle, 280 sheep and two donkeys, cutting off a key revenue source for the criminal groups.
Pushing into the notorious Fafu Forest, troops destroyed several terrorist camps and logistics sites after coordinated aerial and artillery bombardments.
During exploitation, the troops found a hideout linked to a notorious terrorist leader, during which they recovered two bodies and rescued one kidnapped victim, Nura Yar’Adua, who was found in chains.
Nura was immediately administered first aid and evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina for proper medical care.
