Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have secured the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other victims who escaped from terrorists’ captivity.
The victims reportedly escaped in the early hours of Thursday in the general area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of the state and were subsequently received by troops deployed in the vicinity.
The Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.
According to him, the development followed an intelligence-led operation by troops against a suspected terrorists’ location in the area, during which the victims managed to escape from captivity.
Danja said Abdullahi was abducted from his residence in Bungudu town in July 2026, an incident on which the Theatre Command had earlier issued a statement.
He said the victims were provided with security cover and evacuated to a military medical facility, where they were receiving treatment, undergoing medical evaluation, and routine debriefing.
‘One of the victims has since been reunited with his family, while arrangements are being made for the safe reunion of the others with their families and the Zamfara State Government,’ he said.
The Theatre Command commended the victims for their courage, resilience and determination in regaining their freedom after a prolonged period in captivity.
It also commended the troops for their vigilance and professionalism in receiving and securing the victims.
‘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,’ the statement added.
The command reaffirmed that the Task Force would sustain clearance and dominance operations across the general area to disrupt terrorist activities and protect communities.
It also reiterated its commitment to securing the safe return of other persons still being held or reported missing.
The Theatre Command urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the nearest military formation or other security agencies to support ongoing operations.