By ZAKAA LAZARUS
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have rescued 33 kidnapped passengers in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The rescue followed a swift response to credible information on the abduction of commuters by terrorists on Friday, August 8, 2026
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer, JTF NW OPFY, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.
According to the statement, troops of JTF NW OPFY, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force deployed at Tsafe, received information in the late afternoon that terrorists had abducted passengers travelling through the Magazu area of Tsafe LGA.
Acting promptly, the troops mobilized to the location and made contact with the terrorists who were moving the abducted passengers to an unknown destination.
The troops engaged the terrorists with effective fire, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes.
All 33 abducted persons were secured and rescued unhurt. Troops thereafter commenced exploitation of the general area and intensified efforts to track the fleeing terrorists.
The Theatre Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, commended the troops for their prompt response and professionalism, which led to the safe rescue of the passengers without any casualty.
He reiterated the resolve of the Theatre Command to protect innocent citizens, deny terrorists freedom of action, and safeguard major transportation routes across the North West.
The Command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information on the activities and movements of terrorists and other criminal elements to security forces.
