Army Rescues 10 Kidnapped Victims in Zamfara

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled two separate abduction attempts and rescued 10 victims in different parts of Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer, Sector 2 of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said in a statement on Monday that troops operating in Maru Local Government Area received information on September 27 about the abduction of villagers at Kade Daba Village, Kanoma District. The troops quickly mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists, rescuing three victims before a follow-up operation led to the rescue of another victim, bringing the number rescued from the incident to four. In a separate operation the same day, troops conducting a picketing operation along the Tsafe-Funtua road heard sporadic gunshots around Kwanoni and moved towards the area.

Danja said the troops encountered terrorists withdrawing through the surrounding high ground and engaged them, forcing them to flee. He added that the terrorists had set a Sharon vehicle ablaze while attempting to abduct its occupants, who escaped before the vehicle was completely engulfed by fire. Six other people were rescued from another vehicle that reportedly lost control following the gunshots, while the affected vehicle was later towed off the road to restore traffic flow. The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism, and reaffirmed the operation’s commitment to sustained action against terrorists across the North-West. He also urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information on suspicious activities to security agencies through official channels.

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