By Emmanuel Obisue
Nigerian troops of Operation Forest Sanity have rescued three kidnapped victims in Zamfara State.
The troops were on fighting patrol recently around the hideout of bandits in Danmarke village, in Gummi Local Government Area of the state.
“On 10 November 2022 Troops of Operation FOREST SANITY on fighting patrol to bandits hideout at Danmarke village in Gummi Local Government Area, Zamfara State encountered and engaged bandits in a fire fight. During the fire fight, the terrorists abandoned their hideout, with several fleeing with gunshots injuries. Troops exploited the general area and rescued 3 kidnapped victims, recovered five (5) AK 47 rifles and thirty (30) motorcycles among others items.
“The military high command commends troops of Operation FOREST SANITY and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities,” a statement made available on Friday by Maj. Gen. Musa Danmadami, Director, Defence Media Operations, stated.