Soldiers foil abduction attempts, rescue 10 in Zamfara

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Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have foiled two separate abduction attempts and rescued 10 victims in different locations in Zamfara State.

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The operation, according to the JTF, took place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Maru and Tsafe Local Government Areas of the state.

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In a statement issued on Monday, the Media Information Officer of JTF North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said troops of Sector 2 rescued four villagers abducted by terrorists at Kade Daba village in Kanoma District, Maru LGA.

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Danja said the troops acted on information that terrorists had abducted villagers in the community and swiftly mobilised to the area.

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He said, “Troops swiftly mobilised to the location and engaged the terrorists, resulting in the immediate rescue of three victims.”

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He added that further exploitation of the area led to the rescue of another victim, bringing the number rescued in the operation to four.

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In a separate incident along the Tsafe-Funtua Road, troops on a picketing operation reportedly heard sporadic gunshots ahead of their position at Kwanoni.

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According to Danja, the troops immediately moved towards the location and encountered terrorists withdrawing through the surrounding high ground.

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“The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee from the area in disarray,” he said.

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He explained that before the arrival of the troops, the terrorists had set a Sharon vehicle ablaze while attempting to abduct its occupants.

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“Fortunately, the occupants were able to escape before the vehicle was completely engulfed by fire,” he said.

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Danja further disclosed that the troops rescued six persons from another vehicle which lost control as a result of the gunshots.

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He said the affected vehicle was subsequently towed away from the main road to facilitate the free flow of traffic.

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The Theatre Commander of JTF North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, commended the troops for their vigilance, prompt response and professionalism in protecting civilians along major routes and communities within the command’s area of responsibility.

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The commander reaffirmed the task force’s resolve to sustain offensive operations against terrorists and deny them freedom of movement across the North-West.

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He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities to the nearest security agency or through appropriate official channels.

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