Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued 10 kidnapped victims in Tsafe town, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State.

Spokesperson for Hadarin Daji in Zamfara, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale, said in a statement on Wednesday, said the OPHD team had responded to a distress call on the night of March 12, 2024.

He said the troops had engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel upon arrival in Tsafe town.

He explained that the troops were able to overpowered the bandits, forcing them to flee with gunshot wounds through a rocky bush, abandoning all 10 kidnapped individuals.

“During subsequent mop-up patrols in the area, the resilient troops intercepted and successfully rescued all the 10 victims and reunited them with their families.

“The gallant performance, doggedness, brevity, and professionalism exhibited by the troops were commended by the

Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Sokoto, Major General GM Mutkut, expressed his appreciation for their efforts.

Mutkut urged them to maintain the momentum in the pursuit of restoring peace and security in the region.