Troops Rescue 41 Abducted Travellers in Zamfara State

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully rescued 41 travellers who had been abducted by bandits in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims included 24 males, 10 females, and seven children, who were stranded after their commercial vehicle, travelling from Senegal to Kano State, developed a mechanical fault.

The bandits attempted to take advantage of the situation to abduct the occupants. Acting on actionable intelligence, the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the armed group, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into nearby farmlands.

All 41 victims were rescued unharmed and are currently receiving necessary support, with plans for their reunion with families and transit authorities. The military has maintained an active presence in the area to protect travellers and pursue the fleeing suspects, amid ongoing military operations across the North-West aimed at disrupting bandit activities.