Troops rescue 33 abducted passengers in Zamfara
Thirty-three passengers abducted in Zamfara State have been rescued by troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The victims were reportedly taken by terrorists while travelling through the Magazu area of Tsafe Local Government Area. The swift response by security forces led to the safe recovery of all abducted individuals. The operation was carried out without any casualties, according to Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja.
What happened
- Troops received information about the abduction of commuters in the Magazu area of Tsafe.
- The victims were ambushed while travelling in a trailer carrying vegetables and passengers.
- Security forces engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon the abducted passengers and flee.
- All 33 abducted persons were rescued and secured by the troops.
- Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja stated that the operation was completed without any casualties and efforts continue to track the fleeing terrorists.
