Nigerian troops have rescued 41 travellers after bandits reportedly attempted to abduct them in Zamfara State.
The travellers were on their way from Senegal to Kano State when their commercial vehicle developed a mechanical fault along a highway in Tsafe Local Government Area.
The breakdown left the passengers stranded and created an opportunity for armed men to attack the vehicle...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma were alerted to the incident and quickly moved to the area.
The soldiers engaged the armed men, forcing them to abandon the travellers and escape into nearby farmlands.
All 41 passengers were subsequently rescued unharmed.
The rescued group consisted of 24 men, 10 women and seven children.
Following the operation, the rescued travellers were taken to safety and provided with necessary assistance.
Arrangements are expected to be made for them to continue their journey and reconnect with their families and relevant transit authorities.
The military has not disclosed the identities or nationalities of the individual travellers beyond confirming that they were travelling from Senegal to Kano.
It also did not immediately disclose whether any of the attackers were arrested or suffered casualties during the encounter.
The latest incident comes amid continued military operations against banditry and kidnapping across Zamfara and other parts of the North-West.
Security forces have recently carried out several operations aimed at rescuing abducted persons, disrupting armed groups and protecting travellers using major roads in the region.
The successful rescue of the 41 passengers has once again highlighted the security risks faced by travellers when vehicles break down on vulnerable highways.
For commuters travelling through affected areas, the incident also underscores the importance of emergency response and rapid security intervention when vehicles become stranded.
