Troops Rescue 9 Hostages In Zamfara Community
The Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI deployed at Foward Operating Base Gwashi in Zamfara State while carrying out routine patrol and providing protection for farmers in their farm lands have rescued nine hostages who were kidnapped by suspected terrorists.
The troops acted on a distress call on suspected terrorists kidnapped activities at Mailere village under Gwashi district in Bukuyyum Local government Area of Zamfara state, Northwest, Nigeria.
On getting the vital information, the troops mobilized swiftly to the scene of the incident and contact was made with the terrorists at the entrance of the community.
The troops engaged the terrorists with superior fire power forcing them to flee and abandoned nine of their victims who were earlier kidnapped.
The rescued kidnapped victims have been successfully reunited with their families amidst praises and appreciations to the gallant troops over the feat.