SOLDIERS FOIL ABDUCTION ATTEMPTS, RESCUE 10 IN ZAMFARA

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have foiled two separate abduction attempts and rescued 10 people in different parts of Zamfara State.

The operations were carried out on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Maru and Tsafe Local Government Areas.

According to the JTF, troops of Sector 2 rescued four villagers who had been abducted by terrorists at Kade Daba village in Kanoma District, Maru Local Government Area.

The Media Information Officer of the task force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, said the troops responded to information about the abduction and quickly moved to the area. Three victims were rescued during the initial encounter, while another was found during further operations in the area.

In a separate incident along the Tsafe-Funtua Road, troops conducting a security operation heard gunshots near Kwanoni and moved towards the location.

The troops encountered terrorists withdrawing through the surrounding high ground and engaged them, forcing them to flee.

Danja said the terrorists had earlier set a Sharon vehicle ablaze while attempting to abduct its occupants. The occupants, however, escaped before the vehicle was completely consumed by fire.

The troops also rescued six people from another vehicle that lost control after the gunshots. The vehicle was later towed away from the road to allow traffic to move freely.

The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma commended the troops for their quick response and vigilance in protecting civilians along major roads and communities.

He said the task force would continue operations against terrorists and work to restrict their movement across the North-West.

The commander also urged residents to provide security agencies with timely and credible information about suspicious activities and movements.