By Nkechi Eze
The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims have escaped from terrorists’ captivity as troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA intensify operations in the state.
According to an official statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the victims escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
Abdullahi, who was abducted from his residence in Bungudu in July, escaped alongside the other victims during an intelligence-led operation by troops targeting a suspected terrorists’ location in the area.
The victims were received and secured by troops before being evacuated to a military medical facility for treatment, evaluation and routine debriefing. One of them has since been reunited with his family, while arrangements are underway to reunite the others with their families and the Zamfara State Government.
The Theatre Command commended the victims for their courage and resilience, and praised the troops for their vigilance and professionalism.
It said troops would sustain clearance and dominance operations across the area to disrupt terrorist activities, protect communities and facilitate the safe return of other persons still held or missing.
The Command also urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to the nearest military or security agencies.
