Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 23 kidnap victims and prevented another abduction in Zamfara State during counter-terrorism operations. The rescue took place in Anka Local Government Area after soldiers on patrol encountered terrorists on the outskirts of Wuya Town. Among the freed individuals were three adult males and 20 females who had been held for approximately three weeks following their abduction from Gummi LGA. They are now receiving medical care and support ahead of reunification with their families.
In a separate operation in Bungudu LGA, troops responded to intelligence about armed bandits moving toward Dankurmi Town with plans to abduct residents. Security forces arrived promptly and engaged the attackers in a heavy exchange of gunfire. Using superior firepower, the soldiers forced the bandits to flee without taking any captives. Bloodstains found along the escape route suggest several attackers sustained serious gunshot wounds. Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed both operations in a statement, noting that troops have intensified patrols and are pursuing the fleeing assailants. Military presence remains high in the affected areas to secure key routes and communities.
The same operation that rescued 23 people in Anka had to respond to a fresh attack in Bungudu within the same reporting period. This suggests the military is managing multiple active threats across different LGAs simultaneously. The pace of attacks indicates that despite successful rescues, terrorists remain mobile and capable of coordinated actions in Zamfara.
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