The joint task force in the Northwest region popularly known as Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) has recorded yet another milestone after it rescued about fifteen kidnapped victims in Zamfara state.
A Press Statement signed by Lieutenant Suleman Omale, Information officer of the OPHD disclosed that the troops thwarted a massive abduction attempt in the Tsohuwar Tasha Area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of the state.
The statement reads.
“In a swift response to a distress call, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) thwarted a massive abduction attempt by bandits in the Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government, Zamfara State”.
“On March 5, 2024, OPHD troops engaged the bandits in a heavy gunfight, forcing them to withdraw in disarray through a riverline. Pursuing the fleeing criminals, our gallant troops neutralized one of the assailants along their withdrawal route while others fled with gunshot wounds”.
“During the tactical rescue operation, 8 females and 7 males successfully escaped the clutches of the bandits, emerging unharmed. The restoration of normalcy in the area is now secured, bolstered by confidence-building patrols”.
“The troops remain on high alert, with morale at its peak. Major General GM Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Sokoto, commends the unwavering professionalism and resilience of the troops. He urges them to persist in their efforts until peace is fully restored in the Northwest and across Nigeria”.
