Zamfara LG Chair Regains Freedom After Two Months In Captivity
By Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa Gusau The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims have escaped from terrorists’ captivity and been received by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The five victims escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area […]
Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, and four others kidnapped by terrorists have broken free and been rescued by military forces of Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The five escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, near Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. The Joint Task Force North West announced the rescue in a statement.
Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of the task force, said the victims were given security support upon their return. The abduction of Abdullahi took place from his home in Bungudu town in July 2026, confirmed by the Theatre Command. The victims, after being evacuated to a hospital for medical care and evaluation, were reunited with their families.
The Theatre Command praised the victims for their strength and the troops for their professionalism in rescuing and securing them. The command said this event is a relief to families and the people of Bungudu and Zamfara State. They promised to continue operations to end terrorist actions and protect communities. The command urged the public to provide accurate information to authorities.
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