Zamfara: Troops Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 11 Suspects

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West “Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD)” have rescued 13 persons kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara State.

The troops also arrested 11 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers to a notorious terrorists’ kingpin in the state.

On December 17, 2023, the combined troops of OPHD embarked on a search-and-rescue operation along Gobirawan Chali and Dangulbi areas on Dansadau axis in Maru local government area of Zamfara State during which the troops rescued 13 kidnapped victims who were abandoned by the fleeing terrorists in the late hours of Sunday.

All the rescued victims are from Mutunji village of Dansadau Emirate in Maru local government area of Zamfara State and they are currently undergoing medical treatment and debriefing. All the rescued victims were handed over to representative of the state government to reunite them with their families.

The troops also cleared a notorious terrorists’ hideout at Gidan Jaja in Zurmi council of Zamfara.