Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) northwest have thwarted a massive abduction attempt by bandits in the Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government in Zamfara, rescued 15 kidnapped victims and neutralised one bandit in the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Lieutenant Suleiman Omale, information officer Operation Hadarin Daji disclosed that the success was recorded by troops as a result of Swift’s response to a distress call.
“On March 5, 2024, OPHD troops engaged the bandits in a heavy gunfight, forcing them to withdraw in disarray through a riverline. Pursuing the fleeing criminals, our gallant troops neutralised one of the assailants along their withdrawal route while others fled with gunshot wounds”.
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“During the tactical rescue operation, 8 females and 7 males successfully escaped the clutches of the bandits, emerging unharmed. The restoration of normalcy in the area is now secured, bolstered by confidence-building patrols”.
According to him, troops remain on high alert, with morale at its peak to maintain peace in their area of operation.
He said Major General G.M Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Sokoto, commends the unwavering professionalism and resilience of the troops.
He further urged the troops to persist in their efforts until peace is fully restored in the Northwest and the country at large.
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