Troops rescue 13 kidnap victims, foil terrorists’ operations in Zamfara

By Idris Salisu, Gusau
nTroops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 13 kidnapped victims during separate intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
nThe development was disclosed in a statement issued in Gusau by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
nAccording to the statement, troops of Sector 2, based in Bagega, responded to credible intelligence on armed terrorists riding motorcycles towards Tungan Kudaduku in Anka Local Government Area.
nGuided by real-time surveillance, the troops pursued and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee under sustained fire.
nA follow-up search of the area led to the discovery of a makeshift terrorist camp, where five kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed.
nIn a separate operation at Ungwan Rogo in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, troops acted on intelligence reports of terrorist activity and engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle.
nThe terrorists reportedly retreated after the exchange, abandoning eight kidnapped victims, who were subsequently rescued. Troops also recovered two vehicles during the operation.
nThe military said all rescued victims had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further care and support.
nIt added that troops were maintaining dominance across the operational area to deny terrorists freedom of movement and sustain pressure on criminal elements operating in the North-West.
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