Troops free 33 abducted travelers in Zamfara operation

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By Kingsley Omonobi

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Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tsafe, have rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists while travelling through Magazu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

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The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on the abduction.

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According to the Army, the troops swiftly mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists, who were moving the abducted passengers to an undisclosed location.

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The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon the passengers and flee into adjoining bushes.

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The 33 passengers were subsequently rescued and secured by the troops for further necessary action.

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Following the rescue, the soldiers conducted an exploitation of the surrounding area while pursuing the fleeing terrorists.

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The Army said no troop casualty was recorded during the operation.

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The operation, it added, underscores the continued efforts of the Nigerian Army to protect civilians, disrupt terrorist activities and rescue abducted persons along vulnerable routes in Zamfara State.

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