Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued five women and two babies in Zamfara after spending two months in captivity.
This was made known in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Information Officer to the Operation, Lt. Suleiman Omale.
“Troops, in a daring operation, successfully stormed Kuyambana forest in Zamfara State and succeeded in rescuing five women and two babies.
“They were kidnapped in January 2024 from Marange village in Kagara Local Government Area of Niger State.
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“The victims, who endured months of captivity, were finally liberated following the relentless offensive operations carried out by the vigilant troops in the Kuyambana area.
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army Sokoto, Maj. Gen. Godwin Matkut commended the effort of the troops in rescuing the victims.
He added that the victims underwent debriefing sessions and were promptly handed over to the relevant authorities for the necessary procedures to reunite them with their respective families.