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Kidnapped victims rescued, terrorists neutralised in Sokoto and Zamfara
Kidnapped victims rescued, terrorists neutralised in Sokoto and Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have rescued eight kidnapped victims and neutralised one terrorist in separate operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops intercepted terrorists attempting to move kidnapped victims from Barkin Daji Forest to Bagega Forest in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA).
It said the troops laid an ambush at a known crossing point between Tungar Miragumi and Zugu village, where contact was made and the terrorists engaged in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon their captives.
“All eight victims were successfully rescued and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families,” said the sources.
Kidnapped victims rescued, terrorists neutralised in Sokoto and Zamfara