Troops of the Nigerian Army, under Operation FANSAR YANMA, have successfully rescued 71 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara State following a coordinated operation with local security outfits.
The incident occurred on the night of April 28 along the Faru–Janbako Road in Maradun Local Government Area, when a truck transporting 80 passengers from Niger State to Sabon Birni in Sokoto State was ambushed by suspected armed bandits at Tungan Na-Yarchiga.
Security sources confirmed that all passengers were initially taken by force into the forest by the attackers. In response, a combined team comprising military personnel, police officers, members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (ZFSCPG), and local vigilantes known as Yansakai launched an immediate rescue mission.
A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the successful recovery of 71 victims, including men, women, and children. The rescued individuals were later taken to Faru Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Efforts are still underway to locate and free the remaining nine passengers reportedly still held by the assailants.
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