RismadarVoice Reporters, July 29, 2026
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled multiple kidnap attempts in Zamfara State, rescuing the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Dr Aminu Yusuf, his family and 21 other civilians during separate operations.
According to the task force, the first incident occurred in the early hours of July 28 when troops responded to a distress call reporting terrorist activity around Tsohon-Tasha Street in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
The attackers had reportedly invaded the residence of the rector, killing his private security guard and injuring another resident before attempting to abduct Dr Yusuf and members of his family.
Troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the terrorists in a gun battle. The superior firepower of the security personnel forced the assailants to flee, abandoning the rector and his family, who were rescued unharmed.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops on night patrol responded to another distress call from Tungan Dorawa community in Barkeji Village, where terrorists were attempting to abduct residents.
Although difficult terrain slowed the troops’ initial movement, they eventually caught up with the fleeing terrorists, engaged them and successfully foiled the abduction.
At about the same time, another group of terrorists reportedly attempted to kidnap a prominent businessman, Alhaji Azaria, in the same community. Troops promptly intervened, forcing the attackers to abandon their operation.
The intervention led to the rescue of Alhaji Azaria and 21 other civilians who had been abducted from neighbouring homes.
In a related development, troops arrested a 45-year-old suspected terrorist informant, identified as Falalu Yusuf, who is believed to have collaborated with the attackers. He has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for investigation and further necessary action.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended the vigilance, courage and professionalism of its personnel, reaffirming its commitment to sustaining operations aimed at restoring peace and improving security across Zamfara State and the wider North-West region.
