Air operations force bandits to release 70 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Air operations force bandits to release 70 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

The sustained air operations under Operation FANSAN YANMA have forced bandits to release 70 kidnap victims in Zamfara State.

Sources who confirmed the development on Saturday said the victims were abducted on Thursday by over 150 armed bandits who stormed communities in Bukuyum Local Government Area.

The affected villages included Ruwan Jema, Yashi, Gasa Hula, Kurfan Danya, Rafin Maiki, Ruwa Rana and Barikin Daji.

The sources explained that the heavily armed bandits had attempted to flee with the captives after demanding huge ransoms, but troops swiftly deployed ground and air assets to the axis.

“On sighting NAF aircraft, the bandits became disoriented. They released the victims into the surrounding bushes and attempted to escape on motorcycles. Six women managed to escape that same day,” the source said.

The sources added that intensified bombardment in the area eventually compelled the bandits to free all the hostages in their custody.

It will be recalled that a week earlier, carried out devastating strikes on bandits’ strongholds in Gyado forest, which killed more than 100 fighters, including key commanders.

Air operations force bandits to release 70 kidnapped victims in Zamfara