Troops Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims In Zamfara

Troops of Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have rescued 13 kidnap victims in Zamfara State during separate intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda local government areas.

A statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, said in the first operation, troops of Sector 2 in Bagega responded swiftly to credible intelligence on armed terrorists moving on motorcycles towards Tungan Kudaduku in Anka LGA. Guided by real-time surveillance, the troops pursued and engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee. A follow-up search of the area led to the discovery of a makeshift terrorist camp, where five kidnapped civilians were rescued unharmed.

“In a separate operation at Ungwan Rogo, Kaura Namoda LGA, troops acted on credible intelligence of terrorist activity in the area. On contact, they engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat in disarray and abandon their captives.

“Eight kidnapped victims were rescued, and two vehicles recovered.

“All rescued victims have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further care and support,” the statement read.