Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 victims during separate operations in Zamfara State.
The operations were carried out on Sunday, September 27, in Maru and Tsafe Local Government Areas following reports of terrorist activities in the areas.
In Kade Daba Village, Kanoma District, Maru Local Government Area, troops of Sector 2 responded to information that terrorists had abducted some residents.
The soldiers moved to the community and engaged the terrorists, rescuing three victims. A further search of the area led to the rescue of another victim, bringing the total rescued there to four.
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In another operation along the Tsafe-Funtua road, troops conducting a security patrol near Kwanoni heard sporadic gunshots and immediately moved towards the area.
According to the military, the troops encountered terrorists withdrawing through surrounding high ground and engaged them, forcing the attackers to flee.
The terrorists had reportedly set a Sharon vehicle on fire while attempting to abduct its occupants. The occupants managed to escape before the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames.
Six people were also rescued from another vehicle that reportedly lost control during the gunfire. The vehicle was later towed away from the road to allow traffic to move freely.
The military said the two operations resulted in the rescue of 10 victims across the two locations.
The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force commended the troops for their swift response and vigilance, while urging residents to provide security agencies with timely information about suspicious activities.
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