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Nigerian army rescues 33 people abducted by gunmen in northwest region
Troops engaged the gunmen and rescued all 33 passengers without casualties, while the army said it is tracking the fleeing attackers.
- On Saturday, Joint Task Force North West troops rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State; the military announced the operation on Sunday.
- The rescue comes amid a regional security crisis, as Zamfara has experienced frequent killings and abductions in recent months; at least 32 people were killed in separate attacks during June alone.
- Media Information Officer Col Aliyu Danja confirmed JTF troops collaborated with the Nigeria Police Force to intercept the kidnappers; soldiers engaged assailants with effective fire, forcing them to abandon all victims.
- The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA commended soldiers for professionalism, ensuring safe recovery of all victims without casualties; troops reaffirmed commitment to protect civilians and safeguard transportation routes.
- Despite promises from President Bola Tinubu to address the crisis, security challenges have continued to deteriorate; the army is tracking the "fleeing terrorists" as the United Nations reports millions displaced by broader insurgencies.
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Nigerian army rescues 33 people kidnapped by gunmen in northwest - MediaThe Nigerian army has rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen in northwest Nigeria. The attackers fled after the troops opened fire, and a search is underway.
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Total News Sources35
Leaning Left13Leaning Right6Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Left
47% Left
L 47%
C 32%
R 21%
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