TROOPS RESCUE RECTOR, FOIL MULTIPLE KIDNAP ATTEMPTS IN ZAMFARA

Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma (JTF North West OPFY), have recorded further successes, foiling multiple kidnap attempts in Zamfara State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of 28 July 2026 when troops responded to a distress call on terrorists’ activities around Tsohon-Tasha Street, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The terrorists had invaded the residence of the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, killing his private security guard and injuring another resident, before attempting

This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force North-west OPFY, Lt. Colonel Aliyu Danja and made available to newsmen in Gusau Zamfara State capital, saying that the bandits abducted Rector Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda and his family.

According to the statement, troops arrived promptly and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon their victims, saying that the Rector and his family were rescued unharmed.

“In another operation on the same day, troops on night patrol received a distress call from Tungan Dorawa community in Barkeji Village, reporting an ongoing attempt by terrorists to abduct civilians,  despite difficult terrain that slowed initial movement, troops closed in on the fleeing suspects, engaged them, and foiled the abduction”, the statement added.

“Simultaneously, troops engaged another group of terrorists in the same community attempting to kidnap a prominent businessman, Alhaji Azaria. Prompt intervention forced the terrorists to flee and abandon their mission. Alhaji Azaria, along with 21 other civilians abducted from neighbouring houses, were rescued”

“In a related development, troops arrested a suspected terrorist informant, Falalu Yusuf (45), believed to have collaborated with the terrorists. He has been handed over to relevant authorities for investigation and further necessary action”

Operation Fansan Yamma commended the vigilance, courage, and professionalism of the troops, and reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in Zamfara State and the larger North West region.”