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Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by adenigga(op): 1:59am On May 30
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 31 kidnapped victims and neutralised five terrorists during coordinated operations conducted across Zamfara and Katsina states

The military said the operations, carried out by troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, also led to the destruction of several terrorist camps and the recovery of weapons, motorcycles and ammunition.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the rescued victims were freed during an operation around the Bagega–Kawaye axis in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Osoba explained that the rescue followed a precision air interdiction by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, backed by a follow-up ground assault on terrorist enclaves located west of Bagega Forest.

He said the victims, who had spent several weeks in captivity, were natives of Maga, Gummi, Zuru, Wasugu, Bukuyyum and Anka local government areas across Zamfara and Sokoto states.

“The kidnapped victims were rescued from captivity following a precision air interdiction conducted by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and a follow-on ground operation on terrorist enclaves west of Bagega Forest,” he said.

The army spokesman added that the rescued victims had received medical attention and would soon be reunited with their families.

In another operation in Zamfara State, troops reportedly engaged terrorists along the Maradun and Gidan Dan Jaja axis, where two terrorists were neutralized and several camps destroyed.


According to the statement, troops also recovered fabricated rifles and four motorcycles allegedly used by the terrorists.

Meanwhile, in Katsina State, troops intercepted suspected terrorists at the Ruwan Godiya axis and Sayaya Road in Matazu Local Government Area while they were allegedly moving to launch an attack.

Osoba said three terrorists were killed during the encounter after a fierce gun battle with troops.

“Troops intercepted terrorists in transit for an imminent attack. Following a fierce firefight, troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered motorcycles and quantities of ammunition,” he stated.

The military further disclosed that one of the terrorists killed was identified as a foot soldier loyal to notorious terrorist kingpin, Muhammad Fulani.

The statement reaffirmed the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to sustaining offensive operations against criminal elements across the North-West region.

“Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in its commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens across the North West region,” Osoba added.
Source: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-31-kidnap-victims-kills-five-terrorists-in-zamfara-katsina

Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by CodeTemplar: 3:06am On May 30
Audio rescues. Believe the jihadi army if u like.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Sonofgod1990(m): 5:15am On May 30
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by alpharoyalty: 7:38am On May 30
Stop killing our Islamic terrorist brothers. They are businessmen.
# sheik gumi
#el rufai
#buhari
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Mrchippychappy(m): 9:45am On May 30
Good one. Baba Seyi is working. I 100% believe una, No need for video or pictures or interviews of the rescued victims.

Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Alliswell248: 9:45am On May 30
Thank you our gallant armed men.
We sane Nigerians appreciate you.

The noisemakers can keep spreading bad news , but real Nigerians like I would keep spreading the many good things about Nigeria especially this administration.

See some..

Ongoing 440+ roads project

10k dialysis fee for kidney diseased patients

Fuel scarcity is a thing of the past

No more ASUU strike

PBAT's government has neutralized more terrorists leaders than any Nigerian president

No state in Nigeria is owing salary

LG financial autonomy

Tax reform to prevent businesses from paying multiple taxes

Minimum wage doubled

Foreign resever increased massively

Stability of exchange rate; manufacturers can take better decision on imports and production

CNG conversion installment plan

TVET program to pay youths monthly while they learn a skill

It's crazy how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is outdoing Buhari's 8 years in just 3.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by LagbajaTheBEREAN: 9:45am On May 30
It's that neutralised part that gives me constant joy, send them to where they belong.

This is a great piece of news.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Tjra: 9:46am On May 30
Sonofgod1990:
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
What do you need pictures of dead terrorists for? To mourn them? Or you wanna hang the picture on your wall? I don't understand.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by demstone: 9:47am On May 30
TERRORISTS DONT NEED PUBLICISTS ND IMAGE MAKERS WHEN THEY HAVE BIDIENTS
Sonofgod1990:
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Alliswell248: 9:48am On May 30
Sonofgod1990:
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
Our army are winning your boys...
Go to the barrack and say the trash.

The shame of Nigeria
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by SmartPolician: 9:48am On May 30
I just really pity committed Nigerian soldiers Those guys must really be overwhelmed by now. You cannot create a tough economy and not expect crimes to quadruple.

This government isn't even making efforts to ameliorate this level of suffering. They just keep telling us to be strong while they live their best lives and play 2027 politics.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by gaskiyamagana: 9:49am On May 30
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by ClassicMan202(m): 9:49am On May 30
Dear Nigerian Army, no terrorists should be spared

Alliswell248:
Thank you our gallant armed men.
We sane Nigerians appreciate you.

The noisemakers can keep spreading bad news , but real Nigerians like I would keep spreading the many good things about Nigeria especially this administration.

See some..

Ongoing 440+ roads project

10k dialysis fee for kidney diseased patients

Fuel scarcity is a thing of the past

No more ASUU strike

PBAT's government has neutralized more terrorists leaders than any Nigerian president

No state in Nigeria is owing salary

LG financial autonomy

Tax reform to prevent businesses from paying multiple taxes

Minimum wage doubled

Foreign resever increased massively

Stability of exchange rate; manufacturers can take better decision on imports and production

CNG conversion installment plan

TVET program to pay youths monthly while they learn a skill

It's crazy how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is outdoing Buhari's 8 years in just 3.
Same Buhari you rooted for abi... God will judge you all
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by atobs4real(m): 9:50am On May 30
Good one.
I pray ourr people don't compromised again
We are the one selling each other out.
Evil 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈 people everywhere
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Alphafarms(m): 9:53am On May 30
And I ask again, which of the army? Nigerian army?
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Jayhome24: 9:55am On May 30
What about the kids abducted in Oyo State?

You kept telling us you killed this you killed that. yet these sons of bitch. not finished, are they now like those Chinese army in US movie who never finish or what?
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Eba50:
mini drones that re armed are supposed to be patrolling inside the forest at waist level. this what what the u.s used to kill udey and qsay, when the gun fight with u.s army became too difficult for them to penetrate the zones, they sent mini drone just about the size of palm,to go straight and meet them at less than a feet distance and finished them. nigeria needs this to engage them face to face without been seen up in the air deep in forest
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by geoworldedu: 9:58am On May 30
No video evidences but terrorists always have video evidences to show us that they are working and the victims families also always come out to cry out. Adonbilivit.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by UkoAnnang(m): 9:58am On May 30
cheesy

Audio rescue operations

And, again a town hall, different, from Bala-blu


Mr. Peter Obi
please sir, come and rescue Nigeria from drugs infested demented people
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by daniwise(m): 10:00am On May 30
Stop killing Buhari's children,they are number 1 Citizens o
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Dogalmighty17: 10:01am On May 30
Nigerian army no get camera men? Let's see the bodies of the animals.
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by yarimo(m): 10:02am On May 30
This is very commendable from the Nigerian army
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by jogojogo: 10:02am On May 30
Sonofgod1990:
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
Don't worry, keep hating good news and be loving vad news. Continue
One thing I can assure is that whether the news is real or fake, that agulu man we NEVER see aso rock
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Counterigbolies: 10:02am On May 30
CodeTemplar:
Audio rescues. Believe the jihadi army if u like.
u people are never happy with good news

Had it been that those 31 were kidnapped now I can bet u will b very happy.

All these because Nigerians rejected your agulu packaged fraud?
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Counterigbolies: 10:03am On May 30
Sonofgod1990:
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
Samson egwu

Hope u have stopped living fake life?
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Dennisochampa: 10:04am On May 30
Some fools are saying its audio rescue but if na bandits or boko haram kill people, una go believe am without even as much as a picture....

I Don talk am... Na foolz dey give bandits mind for this country.....

They want to create fear and u foolz help them spread the fear....

Terrorists kidnap person... Under 2hrs...thousands of views and reposts and panic...

But army rescued kidnap victims..... Maximum 200 likes and reposts.....

U all are helping the bandits win without knowing it....

U are helping them do their work without knowing it...

Those of una wen deh find dead body wen una go take pictures.... Make una go the locations go take those pictures.....

If e easy... Make una enter bush go fight terrorists and take them picture afterwards.... Idiots...
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Nastrademus(m): 10:04am On May 30
Why kill them? You should have given them time to repent and grant them amnesty as usual, Nuhu Ribadu would be very angry with this development
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Counterigbolies: 10:04am On May 30
Sonofgod1990:
Audio rescue 🛟🛟 show us the pissures of those terrorists una kpai... Terrorists una go arrest and still release them behind door?
Samson

Send aza make I do u 5k to carry PSG straight win
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Antoeni(m): 10:05am On May 30
Nigeria Army Are Liars, I Will Wait For The Authentic Reports of English Alhaji ,
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Counterigbolies: 10:06am On May 30
UkoAnnang:
cheesy

Audio rescue operations

And, again a town hall, different, from Bala-blu


Mr. Peter Obi
please sir, come and rescue Nigeria from drugs infested demented people
same obi that couldn't rescue Anambra when he was governor?

Dey play
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by Gentleman2theco: 10:06am On May 30
adenigga:
Source: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-31-kidnap-victims-kills-five-terrorists-in-zamfara-katsina
The terrorists could act like a victim. Impeded in their midst incase things go wrong.
You'll need question them all and take forensic intelligence to know what these victims have been doing before now
Re: Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Five Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina by keemsleek(m): 10:07am On May 30
gaskiyamagana:
We want the same in Oyo state, nothing less.
That kind of rescue is complicated in oyo case. Those bustard are using the kids has shield, any force by the military they may harm the kids and that's not what we pray for. The best way to rescue the kids is to negotiate and free the kids first. I might be dreaming but I feel what the asking for is tough and I feel they are asking the government to free someone.
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