RismadarVoice Reporters
September 28, 2026
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 10 people and foiled two separate abduction attempts in Zamfara State.
The Media Information Officer of the task force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to Danja, troops of Sector 2 operating in Maru Local Government Area responded to intelligence received on September 27 that armed attackers had abducted residents of Kade Daba Village in Kanoma District.
The troops reportedly moved quickly to the area and engaged the attackers, leading to the rescue of three victims.
A subsequent search of the surrounding area resulted in the recovery of another victim, bringing the number rescued during the operation to four.
In a separate incident on the same day, troops conducting a patrol along the Tsafe-Funtua Road in Tsafe Local Government Area heard gunshots around Kwanoni and immediately moved towards the location.
The troops encountered the attackers retreating through elevated terrain and engaged them, forcing them to flee the area.
Danja said the attackers had earlier set a Sharon vehicle ablaze while allegedly attempting to abduct its occupants.
The occupants reportedly escaped before the vehicle was completely consumed by fire.
Six other people were rescued from another vehicle after its driver reportedly lost control following sporadic gunfire during the incident.
The affected vehicle was subsequently towed away from the road to restore the free movement of traffic along the route.
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma commended the troops for their vigilance and response to the incidents.
He said their actions helped protect residents and travellers within the task force’s area of operation.
The commander reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining operations against armed groups across the North-West.
He also urged residents to provide security agencies with timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities to support ongoing security operations across communities and major routes.
