By AMINU DALHATU
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have received and secured the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims who escaped from terrorists’ captivity.
The victims escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of the State.
In a statement, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the victims escaped during an intelligence-led operation by troops against a suspected terrorists’ location in the area.
He said the victims were received by troops deployed in the vicinity, provided with security cover and evacuated to a military medical facility, where they were receiving treatment and undergoing evaluation and routine debriefing.
Lieutenant Colonel Danja said one of the victims had since been reunited with his family, while arrangements were being made for the safe reunion of the others with their families and the Zamfara State Government.
It could be recalled that, Nura Umar Abdullahi was abducted from his residence in Bungudu town in July 2026, an incident on which the Theatre Command had earlier issued a statement.
The Theatre Command commended the courage, resilience and determination of the victims in regaining their freedom after a prolonged period in captivity.
It also praised the troops for their vigilance and professionalism in receiving and securing the victims.
The Command said the return of the victims was a welcome relief to their families and the people of Bungudu Local Government Area and Zamfara State.
It added that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA would sustain clearance and dominance operations across the general area to disrupt terrorist activities and protect communities.
Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
