Troops neutralise five terrorists, rescue 11 kidnap victims in Zamfara gun battle

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed five suspected terrorists and rescued 11 kidnapped victims during a gun battle along the Gambada–Gummi–Sokoto road in Zamfara State.

The development was reported by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists at about 4:30pm. on July 22 while carrying out offensive operations along the corridor.

Makama reported that the operation led to a fierce exchange of gunfire, during which five suspected terrorists were neutralised, while several others fled into the surrounding bush under sustained military pressure.

The report said, “The fleeing terrorists abandoned 11 kidnapped victims and one motorcycle, all of which were recovered by the troops,” the report stated.”

Makama further reported that the rescued victims were secured by the troops before being evacuated to safety for medical attention and debriefing.

The report added that troops are continuing pursuit operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent them from regrouping.