10 rescued as troops foil two kidnapping attempts in Zamfara

Ten persons have been rescued after troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, foiled two separate kidnapping attempts in Zamfara State.
According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the operations were carried out on September 27, 2026, along the Tsafe–Funtua Road and at Kade Daba village in Kanoma District, Maru Local Government Area.
The first incident occurred around the Kwanoni axis of Tsafe LGA after troops responded to reports of gunfire along the highway.
The troops reportedly engaged the armed bandits in a brief exchange of fire, forcing them to flee into the surrounding area.
Before the troops arrived, the attackers had set fire to a commercial vehicle. 
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