Sunday, July 26, 2026 -Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation following the abduction of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, by armed terrorists during an attack on his residence in the early hours of Saturday.
Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media, Information
Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, who disclosed
this in a statement said five family members were rescued
According to the statement, the terrorists stormed the
chairman’s residence, overpowered his police and vigilante security detail, and
abducted him along with members of his family.
Troops responded immediately after hearing gunfire and
swiftly moved to the scene, where they engaged the fleeing terrorists in a
fierce gun battle.
The prompt intervention forced the attackers to abandon five
members of the chairman’s family, who were rescued unharmed.
Those rescued include two of his children, his wife, his
mother and another relative.
However, the terrorists escaped into nearby bushes with the
council chairman.
The attack claimed the lives of two police officers, one
local vigilante and one civilian, while the chairman’s elder brother, Alhaji
Bello Umar, sustained injuries during the incident.
“In the early hours of today, 25 July 2026, armed terrorists
attacked the residence of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government
Area, Zamfara State, Honourable Nura Umar Abdullahi, abducting him and members
of his family after overpowering his police and vigilante detail,” the
statement read.
"On hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA
responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot
pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
"Troops' prompt intervention forced the terrorists to
abandon 5 of the Chairman's family members comprising 2 of his children,
mother, wife and his relatives, who were successfully rescued.
"However, the terrorists narrowly escaped into
surrounding bushes with the Chairman. Sadly, the attack claimed the lives of
members of the Chairman's security detail, including 2 policemen and 1 local
vigilante who gallantly resisted the attackers.
"Also, a civilian was killed while the Chairman’s elder
brother, Alhaji Bello Umar was injured during the attack.
"Following the incident, the Theatre Command activated
a coordinated search and rescue operation involving troops of Operation FANSAN
YAMMA, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and local
vigilante.
"Security forces are currently conducting deliberate
operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely
rescuing the abducted Chairman.
"The Theatre Command has deployed all available
resources in the ongoing operation and remains in close coordination with
participating security agencies.
"The Theatre Command assures the Government and people
of Zamfara State that every lawful and operational measure is being taken to
achieve a successful outcome.
The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm,
continue with their lawful activities and provide credible information through
established security channels that may assist the ongoing operation.
“The Theatre remains resolute in its mandate to protect
lives and property and will continue working with sister security agencies
until the abducted Chairman is safely reunited with his family and the
perpetrators are brought to justice.”
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