Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have rescued six kidnap victims who escaped from captivity following sustained military pressure and air interdiction operations in Zamfara State. This information is contained in a military operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
Details of the Rescue Operation
The report stated that the victims were intercepted by troops of the 1 Brigade Combat Team 6, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gwashi in the Bukuyyum Local Government Area. The rescue occurred on Friday along the Gwashi-Bukuyyum road after the victims fled from their captors.
The victims managed to escape following an air interdiction operation conducted by the Nigerian Air Force west of Bagega Forest. According to the report, the rescued individuals were identified as Muhammad Sani from Masama, Junaidu Muhammad from Gandun Malam, Abubakar Abdullahi and Abubakar Barau from Maibaka.
Others were Surajo Abubakar of Dogon Daji and Nasiru Hakilu of Adabka village, all from the Bukuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara. The report indicated that the victims had spent several months in captivity before regaining their freedom.
Ongoing Support and Military Commitment
Efforts are currently underway to reunite the rescued victims with their respective families and provide necessary support. The rescue comes amid intensified military operations against terrorist groups operating in forests and remote communities across the North-west region.
Military authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining pressure on criminal elements until all kidnapped victims are rescued and communities are secured. The operation demonstrates the continued effectiveness of coordinated ground and air operations in combating banditry and kidnapping in the region.
