Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 23 abducted civilians and foiled a separate kidnapping attempt in two coordinated operations across Zamfara State, the military has confirmed. The operations, conducted on Friday, September 4, 2026, underscore the troops' sustained offensive against terrorist and bandit networks operating in the North-West region.
In Anka Local Government Area, troops conducting a combat patrol on the outskirts of Wuya town encountered a group of terrorists and successfully secured the release of 23 kidnapped civilians. Security sources told counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama that the victims comprised three adult males and 20 females who had been abducted from Gummi Local Government Area and held in captivity for about three weeks. The rescued civilians are currently receiving medical attention and other necessary support before being reunited with their families.
In a separate operation in Bungudu Local Government Area, troops acted on intelligence that armed bandits had infiltrated Dankurmi town with plans to abduct residents. The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers in a heavy firefight. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the security forces, the bandits retreated without succeeding in abducting any civilian. Bloodstains discovered along the terrorists' withdrawal route indicated that several of the attackers may have sustained serious gunshot wounds during the encounter.
The military has maintained a strong presence in the affected areas and is continuing operations to track the fleeing terrorists while strengthening security along critical routes and communities across the state. The latest rescue operation brings relief to families who had been waiting for weeks for news of their loved ones. The 23 victims, who had been held in captivity for about three weeks, are now receiving medical attention and other support as they prepare to be reunited with their families. The successful operations demonstrate the military's resolve to sustain pressure on criminal networks and deny them freedom of action across the North-West region.
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