Troops rescue 10 victims, foil abductions in Zamfara

Reported by Vanguard Nigeria · 1 hour ago · Nwafor

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have foiled two separate abduction attempts and rescued 10 victims in different parts of Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer of JTF North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja…

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