The Defence Headquarters said, sequel to the ongoing non kinetic operations in Zamfara State, 32 kidnapped victims comprising of 27 adult females and 5 children were released by the terrorists to ONSA team on 20 July 2025.
Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this in a signed press statement on the significant and commendable progress made by gallant troops who have continued to display exceptional courage, professionalism and dedication in the face of evolving threats.
Maj. Gen Kangye added that, weapons and ammunition were also handed over to the team.
He revealed that troops of Operation Fansan Yanma between 18 – 20 July 2025, troops and DSS personnel raided terrorists/criminal hideouts in Matazu and Maru LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Sokoto North LGA of Sokoto State.
He said during the raids, troops arrest a notorious terrorists identified as Muhammadu Hamisu otherwise known as Mamiyo and 5 others. Items recovered from them includes weapons, illicit drugs, motorcycles, logistics suppliers and the sum of N192,300.00.
Maj Gen Kangye also pointed out that while troops on routine patrol responded to information about terrorists activities made contact in Maru LGA of Zamfara State and during the encounter, 106 kidnapped victims were rescued.
He said that between 17 – 22 July 2025, troops responded to information about terrorist activities in Sabon Birni and Dange Shuni LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Maru, Zurmi and Bakura LGAs of Zamfara.
They also conducted operations in Matazu and Mariga LGAs of Katsina and Niger States as well as Shanono LGA of Kano State respectively. During these operations, some terrorists were killed, 6 of them were arrested, while 2 kidnapped victims were rescued.
He affirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and security of our nation, noting that the ongoing military operations have yielded significant progress in neutralizing threats and restoring peace in affected regions
