TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA RESCUE 33 KIDNAPPED PASSENGERS IN ZAMFARA STATE
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force deployed at Tsafe, have rescued 33 kidnapped passengers in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation followed credible information received in the late afternoon of 8 August 2026 that terrorists had abducted passengers travelling through the Magazu area of Tsafe Local Government Area.
Acting on the information, the troops mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists as they were moving the abducted passengers to an unknown destination.
The troops engaged the terrorists with effective fire, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes. All 33 abducted passengers were subsequently secured and rescued without casualties.
Following the rescue, troops commenced exploitation of the surrounding area and continued efforts to locate and apprehend the fleeing terrorists.
The Theatre Commander, Operation Fansan Yamma, commended the troops for their prompt response and professionalism, which led to the safe rescue of the passengers. He reaffirmed the Theatre Command's commitment to protecting civilians, denying terrorists freedom of action and safeguarding major transportation routes across the North West.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and provide credible information on the activities and movements of terrorists and other criminal elements to security agencies.
