Troops arrest three suspected arms dealers, rescue six kidnap victims in Zamfara
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested three suspected arms dealers and rescued six people who were reportedly kidnapped during separate operations in Zamfara State. The military also recovered an AK-103-2 rifle, a magazine and 30 rounds of ammunition during the operations conducted on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN […] Troops arrest three…
Operation FANSAN YAMMA military efforts in Zamfara State led to the arrest of three suspected arms dealers and the rescue of six kidnapped individuals. On August 23, 2026, troops conducted operations that resulted in the recovery of an AK-103-2 rifle, ammunition, and a magazine. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for the operation, reported these findings in a statement on Monday.
The suspects and recovered items were taken into custody as investigations continued. Additionally, troops engaged attackers attempting to move kidnapped victims into a forest along the Anka-Gummi Road, forcing the attackers to abandon the six victims and flee. Out of the rescued victims, three suffered minor injuries and were reported to be in stable condition after being taken to a medical facility.
Danja highlighted that these operations aimed at disrupting the flow of weapons to criminal and terrorist groups.
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