Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued a 50-year-old kidnapped farmer, Mallam Ibrahim Suleiman, following an attack by suspected bandits on farmers in Dutsen Maru community, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The rescue reportedly took place on Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, following a security operation in the community.
According to reports from the area, troops responding to the attack successfully rescued Suleiman and recovered three motorcycles and a donkey belonging to the affected farmers.
Following the operation, military personnel remained in the area, continuing efforts to locate other individuals who were still unaccounted for.
The number of missing persons was not immediately disclosed.
Similarly, details concerning the number of attackers involved, possible casualties and arrests were not available in the information provided.
The reported rescue represents another intervention by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the military operation responsible for combating banditry and related security threats across parts of northwestern Nigeria.
The operation remains ongoing, with attention focused on locating the other missing persons and establishing their whereabouts.
As of the time of reporting, no further information had been confirmed regarding the outcome of the continuing search.
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