Zamfara troops rescue Federal Polytechnic rector and 21 civilians in multiple kidnapping foiled
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, intervened on July 28 in Zamfara State. They rescued Dr Aminu Yusuf, rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, and his family after attackers broke into his residence, killed his private security guard Isah Yankaba and injured another resident.
In a separate night‑patrol operation the same day, soldiers responded to a distress call from the Tungan Dorawa community in Barkeji Village. They prevented a kidnapping attempt, rescued businessman Alhaji Azaria and 21 other civilians, and apprehended 45‑year‑old Falalu Yusuf, alleged terrorist informant, handing him over to authorities. The operations were conducted at Tsohon‑Tasha Street in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area and at Tungan Dorawa, Barkeji Village. Operation FANSAN YAMMA stated the missions aim to restore peace and security across Zamfara and the wider north‑west region.
Entities: Alhaji Azaria · Dr Aminu Yusuf · Dr. Aminu Yusuf · Falalu Yusuf · Joint Task Force North West · Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja · Operation FANSAN YAMMA
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA thwarted multiple kidnapping attempts in Zamfara State on July 28.
- [● 5 SOURCES] A 45‑year‑old suspect, Falalu Yusuf, was arrested and handed to authorities. (78f299c1, af091cd5, 22eeb56d, 1b9d8b21)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The attackers killed the rector’s private security guard Isah Yankaba. (78f299c1, af091cd5, 22eeb56d, 1b9d8b21)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Operations occurred at Tsohon‑Tasha Street in Kaura Namoda LG area and at Tungan Dorawa, Barkeji Village. (78f299c1, af091cd5, 22eeb56d, 1b9d8b21)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Dr Aminu Yusuf, rector of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, was rescued unharmed with his family.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Businessman Alhaji Azaria and 21 other civilians were rescued from abduction. (78f299c1, af091cd5, 22eeb56d, 1b9d8b21)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Troops rescued businessman Alhaji Azaria and 21 other civilians from kidnapping attempts in Barkeji Village. (rescue)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued Dr. Aminu Yusuf, rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, on July 28, 2024. (rescue)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Troops arrested 45‑year‑old Falalu Yusuf, a suspected terrorist informant, and handed him to authorities. (arrest)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Attackers killed the rector’s private security guard and injured another resident during the attempted kidnapping. (attack)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West (Operation FANSAN YAMMA) foiled kidnapping attempts on July 28 in Zamfara State. (78f299c1, af091cd5, 22eeb56d, 1b9d8b21)
- [● 4 SOURCES] A 45‑year‑old suspect named Falalu Yusuf, alleged terrorist informant, was arrested and handed to authorities. (all articles)