Soldiers foil abduction attempts, rescue 10 in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled two separate abduction attempts and rescued 10 victims in Maru and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-abduction-attempts-rescue-10-in-zamfara/
Soldiers from Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled two separate abduction attempts in Zamfara State. The operations took place in Maru and Tsafe Local Government Areas.
According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the first incident occurred along the Tsafe–Funtua Road and at Kade Daba village in Kanoma District, Maru Local Government Area on September 27, 2026. Troops responded to reports of gunfire and engaged the armed bandits in a brief exchange of fire, forcing them to flee. Six persons travelling in a vehicle that reportedly lost control during the attack and occupants of another vehicle that was set on fire were rescued.
In total, 10 victims were rescued, with three rescued at the scene of the second incident and another found in a follow-up search. The rescued victims are receiving necessary care and assessment before being reunited.
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