Troops rescue 13 kidnap victims, foil terrorist operations in Zamfara

Troops conducting Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully rescued 13 kidnapped individuals and thwarted terrorist operations in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The successful missions were executed in the Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas, based on credible intelligence.

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troops of Sector 2 in Bagega acted on credible intelligence about the movement of armed terrorists on motorcycles towards Tungan Kudaduku in Anka LGA.

In Anka, troops responded to information about armed terrorists on motorcycles heading towards Tungan Kudaduku. Supported by surveillance, the soldiers engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission. A subsequent search of the area uncovered a makeshift terrorist camp where five kidnapped civilians were found unharmed.

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troops, supported by real-time surveillance, pursued and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee.

In a separate operation in Ungwan Rogo, Kaura Namoda LGA, troops acted on intelligence regarding terrorist activity. A fierce firefight ensued, compelling the terrorists to retreat and abandon their captives. Eight kidnapped victims were rescued during this engagement, and two vehicles were recovered.

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Eight kidnapped victims were rescued, and two vehicles recovered.

Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Military Information Officer, confirmed the developments. He stated that all rescued victims have been transferred to the appropriate authorities for necessary care and support. The military assured the public that operations would continue to maintain dominance in the area, restrict terrorist movement, and sustain pressure on criminal elements.

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The military spokesman assured that troops would continue to dominate the area, deny terrorists freedom of action and sustain pressure on criminal elements operating within the theatre.