Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims, Seize Weapons In North East Operations

Gusau, Zamfara State- Nigerian Army has  rescued three women held captive by terrorists while recovering a significant cache of weapons in the North East region.

In a statement released on Thursday, military officials reported that troops deployed in Zamfara and Katsina states acted on critical intelligence to intercept and disrupt the activities of armed groups.

Details of the encounters reveal that the troops faced intense resistance from the terrorists but managed to overpower them, leading to the safe recovery of the hostages.

The statement read, “On 21 October 2024, troops in Zamfara state responded to a road blockade by terrorists along the Jambako-Faru road in Maradun Local Government Area.

“A fierce gunfight ensued, forcing the terrorists to flee, abandoning an AK-47 rifle loaded with 7.62mm (special) ammunition. In another encounter at Gidan Isa village in Isa Local Government Area, troops in a shootout overwhelmed terrorists trying to cross the Marnona-Gudunmi-Isa road.

It said, “After the clash, troops recovered a significant quantity of ammunition, including 297 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) rounds, 23 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, two AK-47 rifle magazines, a motorcycle and a mobile phone.

“In another operation in Katsina state, troops responded to an attack on Damari village in Dandume Local Government Area, where terrorists had abducted three women. After a swift pursuit, all the victims were successfully rescued and reunited with their families.

Commending the troops for their bravery, the Chief of Army Staff charged them to maintain the momentum in the ongoing operations.

He lauded members of the public for their support, especially in providing credible information that are crucial to the successes so far recorded in ongoing operations.