Eight kidnap victims rescued as troops annihilate terrorists in Zamfara

• According to him said the operation took place on Wednesday around the Bayan Ruwa axis of the state.
• He said the rescued kidnap victims had been handed over to relevant government authorities

Terrorists wreaking havoc in Zamfara state were routed and neutralized by troops of the Nigerian Army in a recent offensive.

Eight kidnap victims were also rescued during the onslaught against the terrorist by the troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI, OPHD.

This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Information Officer of Operation HADARIN DAJI, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale.

According to him, the operation took place on Wednesday around the Bayan Ruwa axis of the state.

He said the rescued kidnap victims had been handed over to relevant government authorities.

The statement reads, “On the 28th February 2024 the OPHD troops during its continuous clearance operation at the terrorists’ enclaves at Bayan Ruwa axis which is presumed to be a crossing point of the terrorists in the state.

“During the operation, the Troops engaged the terrorists with a heavy Gun duel which due to superior fighting power the bad elements fled in disarray and abandoned their captors.

“Hence the troop’s timely and prompt response led to the rescue of 8 kidnap victims unhurt.

“The Gallant troops who neutralized scores of the terrorists have destroyed the terrorist’s enclaves and dominated the area with aggressive and confidence-building patrol within the general area.

“All the rescued victims were handed over to the appropriate authorities to reunite them with their respective families”.