Two Young Women Regain Freedom As Troops Intensify Offensive Against Bandits In Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued two kidnapped women during coordinated military operations targeting suspected terrorist and bandit hideouts in Bukkuyum and Anka Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the operation was led by the Acting Commander of 1 Brigade, Colonel J. Umaru, and focused on suspected criminal enclaves around the Gizaza axis and Gando Forest.

The military offensive was aimed at disrupting criminal networks, securing major transportation routes and restoring confidence among residents affected by persistent insecurity in the area.

During the operation, troops reportedly conducted clearance exercises across several communities, including Guruso, Nassarawa, Barayazaki, Masama Mudi, Tunganyara and Gwashi.

The advancing soldiers reportedly forced the suspected terrorists to abandon their hideouts and flee, while military personnel continued clearing the affected locations.

A major breakthrough was recorded along the Gando Forest corridor, where troops discovered and rescued two women who had previously been abducted. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Ikilima Sani and 18-year-old Shamsiyya Aliyu.

The rescued women were secured by the troops following their discovery, although further details about the circumstances of their abduction were not provided.

The military said its personnel had maintained a strong presence along strategic transit routes and suspected criminal corridors through sustained patrols and offensive operations.

The ongoing efforts are intended to prevent further attacks, restrict the movement of criminal groups and ensure that residents and commuters can carry out their lawful activities without fear.