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By Adam Muhammad, Gusau
The troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) neutralized scores of armed bandits
rescued 8 kidnap victims unhurt in an ambush operation conducted in Zamfara state.
The success according to the military was recorded in continuation with the dry season clearance operations in its Areas of Responsibility.
The OPHD image maker, Lt. Suleiman Omale has said in a statement.
“On the 28th February, 2024 the OPHD troops during its continuous clearance operation at the terrorists’ enclaves at Bayan Ruwa axis which is presume to be a crossing point of the terrorist in the state and during the operation, the Troops engaged the terrorists with heavy Gun duel which due to superior fighting power the bad elements fled in disarray and abandon their captors. The statement contended.
“Hence the troops timely and prompt response led to the rescue of 8 kidnap victims unhurt”.
According to him, the troops during the operations had successfully destroyed the terrorists enclaves and dominated the area with aggressive and confidence building patrol within the general area.
Lt. Omale stated that all the rescued victims were handed over to the appropriate authorities to reunite them with their respective families.
“The Commander Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI/General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Godwin Mutkut has commended the efforts of the troops for their continued doggedness and resilience in an effort to restore normalcy in the Northwest”. The statement reads in part.