Troops of Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 13 kidnap victims during separate intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara state.
Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Wednesday said in the first operation, troops of Sector 2 in Bagega responded swiftly to credible intelligence on armed terrorists moving on motorcycles towards Tungan Kudaduku in Anka LGA.
He noted that the troops, guided by real-time surveillance, pursued and engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee.
Danja added: “A follow-up search of the area led to the discovery of a makeshift terrorist camp, where five kidnapped civilians were rescued unharmed.”
In a separate operation at Ungwan Rogo, Kaura Namoda LGA, he noted that troops acted on credible intelligence of terrorist activity in the area.
On contact, Danja revealed that the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat in disarray and abandon their captives.
He said eight kidnapped victims were rescued, and two vehicles recovered.
Danja stressed that all rescued victims have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further care and support.