NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUED 31 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS

No fewer than 31 kidnapped victims were rescued by Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and 5 terrorists are also neutralised during a coordinated operations conducted across Zamfara and Katsina states.

The Nigerian Army said the operations, which were carried out by troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, also led to the destruction of several terrorist camps and the recovery of weapons, motorcycles and ammunition.

The acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, said in a statement on Friday that the rescued victims were freed during an operation around the Bagega–Kawaye axis in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Col. Osoba explained further that the rescue followed a precision air interdiction by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, backed by a follow-up ground assault on terrorist enclaves located west of Bagega Forest.

He said the victims, who had spent several weeks in captivity, were natives of Maga, Gummi, Zuru, Wasugu, Bukuyyum and Anka local government areas across Zamfara and Sokoto states.

“The kidnapped victims were rescued from captivity following a precision air interdiction conducted by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and a follow-on ground operation on terrorist enclaves west of Bagega Forest,” he said.

Osoba however added that the rescued victims had received medical attention and would soon be reunited with their families.

“Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in its commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens across the North West region,” Osoba added.