Troops Rescue 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara

Nigerian troops have rescued 33 passengers kidnapped by terrorists in Zamfara State, the military said on Sunday, following a swift operation that forced the abductors to abandon their victims.

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, working with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force deployed at Tsafe, received credible information in the late afternoon of August 8 that terrorists had abducted passengers travelling through the Magazu area of Tsafe Local Government Area, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for the task force, said in a statement.

“Acting promptly, the troops mobilised to the location and made contact with the terrorists, who were already moving the abducted passengers to an unknown destination,” Danja said.

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The troops engaged the terrorists with effective fire, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes, according to Danja.

“The troops then secured and rescued all 33 abducted persons,” Danja added.

Troops Rescue 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara (News Central TV) — Troops Rescue 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara. Credit: The Nigerian Army.

“Following the rescue, troops commenced exploitation of the general area and continued efforts to track the fleeing terrorists.”

The Theatre Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, commended the troops for their prompt response and professionalism, which led to the safe rescue of the passengers without any casualty, Danja said.

He reiterated the resolve of the Theatre Command to protect innocent citizens, deny terrorists freedom of action, and safeguard major transportation routes across the North-West.

Danja also encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information on the activities and movements of terrorists and other criminal elements to security forces.

TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA RESCUE 33 KIDNAPPED PASSENGERS IN ZAMFARA STATE
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