Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 41 travellers abducted by bandits after their commercial vehicle broke down along a highway in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The victims comprised 24 men, 10 women and seven children, according to a statement issued by the military operation on Tuesday.
The statement said the vehicle was travelling from Senegal to Kano State when it developed a mechanical fault, leaving the passengers stranded along the highway.
The bandits reportedly took advantage of the situation and attempted to move the travellers into the surrounding area.
“Acting on actionable intelligence, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the armed group with superior firepower,” the statement said.
It added that the military intervention forced the bandits to abandon the victims and flee into nearby farmlands.
“All 41 victims were successfully rescued unharmed,” the statement said.
The rescued travellers are receiving necessary support and are expected to be reunited with their families and relevant transit authorities.
The operation said troops remained deployed in the area to protect travellers and pursue the fleeing suspects. The rescue comes amid ongoing military operations across the North-West aimed at disrupting bandit activities and improving security along major highways.
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