Military Rescues 10 Hostages, Recovers Stolen Vehicle, Nabs 2 Suspects in Katsina, Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 10 kidnapped civilians and arrested two suspected criminals in separate operations across Katsina and Zamfara states.
In Katsina State, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call concerning terrorists who intercepted a commercial vehicle conveying traders along the Funtua–Faskari axis and forced the occupants into the surrounding bush.
The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and pursued the assailants, who engaged them in a firefight. The troops’ superior firepower reportedly forced the terrorists to retreat into the forest, abandoning their captives.
All the abducted victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently escorted to Sheme Market, where they were reunited with their communities.
In a related operation in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, troops acting on credible intelligence about the movement of a stolen vehicle along the Katsina–Dutsin-Ma highway launched a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force.
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The security forces intercepted a gold-coloured Toyota Corolla during the operation and arrested two suspects identified as Abdulmalik Haruna, 28, and Mohammed Kabir, 44.
The suspects and the recovered vehicle were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Dutsin-Ma Division, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Similarly, troops operating in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State rescued three kidnapped victims following an attack on a commercial vehicle along the Anka–Gummi Road.
The troops, who were on routine patrol, responded to reports of the attack and engaged the terrorists upon arrival at the scene, forcing them to flee into the surrounding terrain and abandon their captives.
Three victims were rescued during the operation, while troops recovered a handheld communication radio reportedly left behind by the fleeing criminals.
The rescued victims were receiving medical assessment and care before being reunited with their families, while troops continued search operations to recover the affected vehicle and track the fleeing assailants.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops have maintained a strong presence along the affected corridors through sustained patrols and security operations aimed at protecting civilians, securing critical transport routes and denying criminal elements freedom of movement in the North-West.
By PRNigeria
