Troops rescue 7 hostages, arrest terrorists informants in three states

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped passengers, arrested nine suspected terrorists’ informants in fresh operations across Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto States.

A military source told journalists on Thursday that the troops also recovered arms and a motorcycle in the operations.

He said: “In Katsina, troops of the 17 Brigade responded to a distress call along the Sheme–Funtua Road, where terrorists had blocked the highway with two trucks and abducted passengers.

“Troops engaged the attackers and forced them to abandon seven kidnapped victims, who were rescued unharmed.

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“In Zamfara State, troops of 1 Brigade ambushed terrorists at Magazu village in Tsafe Local Government Area, seized four motorcycles and a bomb during the encounter.

“Troops stationed at Forward Operating Base Galadi in Shinkafi LGA also repelled a heavy attack by terrorists on motorcycles and successfully reoccupied the base following reinforcements.

“Nine suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers were apprehended by troops on patrol in Yaka, Boto, and Bachaka villages of Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.”

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