Troops foil kidnap attemp, neutralize bandits, rescue captives in Zamfara

Troops foil kidnap attempt, neutralize bandits, rescue captives in Zamfara

In a swift response to a distress call, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) thwarted a massive abduction attempt by bandits in the Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government, Zamfara State.

On March 5, 2024, OPHD troops engaged the bandits in a heavy gunfight, forcing them to withdraw in disarray through a riverline. Pursuing the fleeing criminals, our gallant troops neutralized one of the assailants along their withdrawal route while others fled with gunshot wounds.

During the tactical rescue operation, 8 females and 7 males successfully escaped the clutches of the bandits, emerging unharmed. The restoration of normalcy in the area is now secured, bolstered by confidence-building patrols.

The troops remain on high alert, with morale at its peak. Major General GM Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Sokoto, commends the unwavering professionalism and resilience of the troops. He urges them to persist in their efforts until peace is fully restored in the Northwest and across Nigeria.

SULEIMAN OMALE

Lieutenant

Information Officer, Operation Hadarin Daji

6 March, 2024