Troops rescue 25 abducted civilians in Katsina, Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 people who were kidnapped during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday night. According to the statement, the victims were rescued on Thursday as troops carried out patrols and offensive operations […] Troops rescue 25…
Operation Fansan Yamma troops rescued 25 abducted individuals in Katsina and Zamfara states. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja disclosed the rescue operation in a statement released Friday night. The victims were freed on Thursday following patrols and offensive operations against terrorists in the two states. Sector 1 in Katsina encountered terrorists during a night patrol in Kwanar Kura within Sabuwa Local Government Area.
Engaging the terrorists with heavy firepower, the soldiers forced them to flee into the surrounding bushes. The troops subsequently rescued two civilians kidnapped along the Dandume-Damari Road. Recovered were two motorcycles belonging to the fleeing terrorists. In Zamfara State, Sector 2 troops rescued 23 abducted civilians during a fighting patrol near Wuya Town in Anka Local Government Area.
The rescued victims consisted of three men and 20 women, who had been abducted from Gummi Local Government Area and held captive for about three weeks. They were evacuated for medical attention and further debriefing. The successful operations showcased the military's ongoing commitment to safeguarding civilians, countering terrorist activities, and rescuing individuals held captive.
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