Troops foil kidnap attempt in Zamfara, rescue eight victims
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Combat Team 2, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued eight victims following a firefight with armed terrorists in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on July 14 after troops received credible intelligence on a kidnapping incident at Ungwan Rogo community.
The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists, leading to a gun battle.
According to the sources, the terrorists fled under intense military pressure, abandoning the eight kidnapped victims and two vehicles at the scene.
The troops rescued all eight victims unharmed and secured the recovered vehicles.
Military sources said troops have continued to dominate the general area through aggressive patrols to deny the terrorists freedom of action and prevent further attacks on nearby communities.
