Troops foil abductions, rescue 7 in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled separate attempts by terrorists to abduct civilians in Zamfara State, rescuing victims and neutralising an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along a major road. The operations were carried out on Monday in Gurusu and Tsafe areas of the state, according to a […]
On Monday, troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, thwarted attempted abductions of civilians in Zamfara State, saving seven individuals and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The operations took place in the Gurusu and Tsafe areas, according to Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force.
In Gurusu, Sector 2 troops responded to an abduction incident along the Gurusu–Anka Road. Pursuing the terrorists, they forced them to abandon their captives and flee. This resulted in the safe rescue of four women and three children, all unharmed.
A separate incident occurred in Tsafe Local Government Area, where troops intercepted terrorists attempting to abduct motorists around Magazu village. Engaging the terrorists, they compelled them to abandon their victims and escape into the surrounding bushes. Some of the rescued victims sustained gunshot wounds during the attack and were taken to a medical facility for treatment.
Earlier that day, troops also discovered an IED planted along the Gurusu–Gwashi Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area. Upon finding the device, they secured the area immediately, and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team deactivated the IED. This proactive action prevented potential casualties among troops and civilian road users.
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