Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Northwest, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, along with several other victims during separate operations in Zamfara State.

The military disclosed this in a statement issued on X on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.

The statement added that the first incident occurred in the early hours of July 28 when troops responded to a distress call reporting terrorist activity around Tsohon-Tasha Street in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

Danja said the attackers had invaded the residence of the rector, killed his private security guard and injured another resident before attempting to abduct Dr. Yusuf and members of his family.

He said, “Troops arrived promptly and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon their victims. The Rector and his family were rescued and unharmed.”

The military spokesman added that in another operation on the same day, troops on night patrol responded to a distress call from the Tungan Dorawa community in Barkeji Village, where terrorists were attempting to abduct residents.

He said despite difficult terrain that initially slowed their movement, the troops closed in on the fleeing suspects, engaged them, and foiled the abduction attempt.

Danja further disclosed that troops simultaneously engaged another group of terrorists in the same community who were attempting to kidnap a prominent businessman, identified as Alhaji Azaria.

He said, “Prompt intervention forced the terrorists to flee and abandon their mission. Alhaji Azaria, along with 21 other civilians abducted from neighbouring houses, were rescued.”

The statement also revealed that troops arrested a 45-year-old suspected terrorist informant, Falalu Yusuf, who is believed to have collaborated with the attackers.

“He has been handed over to relevant authorities for investigation and further necessary action,” Danja said.

Commending the troops for the successful operations, Danja said Operation FANSAN YAMMA remained committed to restoring peace and security in Zamfara State and the wider North-West region.

He stated, “Operation FANSAN YAMMA commends the vigilance, courage, and professionalism of the troops and reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in Zamfara State and the larger North-West region.”