Troops Rescue 41 Travelers Abducted Along Zamfara Highway
Troops said they rescued 41 travellers after engaging armed men who ambushed a broken-down vehicle and forced the attackers to flee.
- On Tuesday, Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 41 travelers in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State after their commercial vehicle broke down while traveling from Senegal to Kano State.
- The travelers were returning to Kano State from a Maulud program in Senegal when armed men ambushed them; according to reports, the attackers attempted to abduct the passengers after the vehicle developed a fault.
- Troops of the Sector mobilized following intelligence, engaging the attackers and forcing them to flee into nearby farmlands; the rescued group included 24 men, 10 women, and seven children.
- Military officials handed the travelers to Chairman of Tsafe Local Government Area Malam Garba Shehu Fanchers for immediate welfare and medical assessment, with authorities facilitating their reunification with families.
- Troops remain in the area to secure the highway and pursue the attackers; security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the rescue on Tuesday, though PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify the military's account.
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Troops rescue 49 Kano travellers after Zamfara kidnap attempt
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 49 travellers from Kano State who were returning from Senegal after attending a Maulud programme, following an attempted kidnapping in Zamfara State. The travellers reportedly came under attack after their vehicle developed a mechanical fault while passing through the area, leaving them vulnerable to suspected […]
Troops rescue 49 Kano travellers from suspected kidnappers in Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 49 travellers from Kano State who were returning from Senegal after attending a Maulud programme following an attempted kidnap incident in Zamfara State. The rescue was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Tuesday. According to the post, the travellers came under […] Troops rescue 49 Kano travellers from suspected kidnappers in Zamfara
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