By Odita Sunday
The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims have escaped from terrorists’ captivity and been rescued by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
The victims escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area and were received and secured by troops deployed in the vicinity.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt-Col Aliyu Danja, said the victims escaped during an intelligence-led operation by troops against a suspected terrorists’ location in the area.
Danja said the victims were provided with security cover and evacuated to a military medical facility, where they were receiving treatment and undergoing evaluation and routine debriefing.
“One of the victims has since been reunited with his family, and arrangements are being made for the safe reunion of the others with their families and the Zamfara State Government,” he said.
The chairman was abducted from his residence in Bungudu town in July 2026, an incident which the Theatre Command had earlier issued a statement on.
Danja said the Theatre Command commended the victims for their courage, resilience and determination in regaining their freedom after a prolonged period in captivity.
He also commended the troops for their vigilance and professionalism in receiving and securing the victims.
According to him, the return of the victims was a relief to their families, the people of Bungudu Local Government Area and Zamfara State.
“The return of the victims is a welcome relief to their families and the people of Bungudu Local Government Area, and Zamfara State as a whole,” he said.
The Theatre Command said troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA would sustain clearance and dominance operations across the area to disrupt terrorist activities and protect communities.
It added that the troops remained committed to securing the safe return of any other persons still held or missing.
Danja urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the nearest military or other security agencies.
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