Agency Report
The abducted Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has regained freedom after 61 days in captivity.
This is contained in a statement by the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt.-Col. Aliyu Danja, in Gusau, the state capital, on Thursday.
In July 2026, the command said it had intensified efforts to rescue the abducted LG chairman.
According to NAN, Abdullahi was abducted by armed bandits during an attack on his residence in Bungudu town. Four members of his security detail, two police officers and two local vigilante members, were killed during the initial gun battle that led to his abduction.
According to Danja, the troops received and secured Abdullahi and four other kidnap victims who escaped from terrorists’ captivity in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
“Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi was abducted from his residence in Bungudu town in July 2026, an incident on which the Theatre Command had earlier issued a statement.
“The victims escaped in the course of an intelligence-led operation by troops against a suspected terrorists’ location in the general area, and were received by troops deployed in the vicinity.
“They were provided with security cover and evacuated to a military medical facility, where they are responding to treatment and undergoing evaluation and routine debriefing,” he said.
Danja explained that one of the victims had since been reunited with his family, and arrangements are being made for the safe reunion of the others with their families and the Zamfara State Government, respectively.
“The Theatre Command commends the courage, resilience and determination of the victims in regaining their freedom after a prolonged period in captivity.
”It also commends the troops for their vigilance and professionalism in receiving and securing them,” Danja said.
He assured that the troops would sustain clearance and dominance operations across the general area to disrupt terrorist activities and protect communities, adding that they remained committed to securing the safe return of other persons still held or missing.
“The Theatre Command urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the nearest military or other security agencies,” Danja said.
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