Sophia Michaels
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued 10 abducted victims in Tsafe town, Tsafe local government area of Zamfara.
According to a statement by the Information Officer of the OPHD, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale, the troops responded to a distress call on the night of March 12, 2024 and engaged in a fierce gun duel with the bandits upon arrival in Tsafe town.
He stated further that, through aggressive tactics and unwavering determination, the troops overpowered the bandits, forcing them to flee with gunshot wounds through a rocky bush, abandoning all 10 kidnapped individuals.
During subsequent mop-up patrols in the area, the resilient troops intercepted and successfully rescued all10 victims and reunited them with their families.
He mentioned that the gallant performance, doggedness, brevity, and professionalism exhibited by the troops were commended by Major General GM Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Sokoto, thereby expressing his appreciation for their efforts and urged them to maintain the momentum in the pursuit of restoring peace and security in the region.
