Troops Rescue Federal Polytechnic Rector, Foil Multiple Kidnap Attempts in Zamfara

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, and thwarted multiple kidnap attempts during coordinated operations in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were launched following credible intelligence and a series of distress calls indicating coordinated attacks by armed terrorists on communities within the area.

According to the sources, troops intercepted a large group of terrorists riding motorcycles as they advanced toward Tsohon-Tasha Street in Kaura Namoda after attacking the residence of the rector.

The terrorists reportedly broke into the residence, killed the rector’s private security guard, Malam Isah Bello, 46, and injured another guard, Sharhabilu Haruna, 35, before attempting to abduct Dr. Yusuf, his wife and their two children.

The sources said troops responded swiftly, engaged the attackers with superior firepower and forced them to flee, abandoning the victims. The rector and his family were rescued unharmed.

In a related operation, troops on patrol responded to another distress call from Tungan Dorawa community in Barkeji village, where armed kidnappers were attempting to abduct residents.

Despite difficult terrain that initially slowed their movement, the troops pursued the fleeing suspects, engaged them and successfully foiled the kidnap attempt.

Simultaneously, the troops confronted another group of kidnappers operating within the same community and rescued a 56-year-old businessman, Alhaji Azaria, along with 21 other civilians who had been abducted from neighbouring houses.

All the rescued victims were reported to be safe and are receiving the necessary support.

During the operation at Tsohon-Tasha Street, troops also arrested a suspected informant, Falalu Yusuf, 45, who is believed to have collaborated with the terrorists by providing intelligence on the victims.

The suspect has been handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kaura Namoda for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Military authorities commended the troops for their vigilance, courage and professionalism, reaffirming their commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and bandits across Zamfara State.

They also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing counter-banditry operations.