Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma continued searching for people missing after an attack on farmers in Zamfara State following the rescue of a 50-year-old man, security analyst Bakatsine reported on Friday.
In an update posted on X, Bakatsine identified the rescued man as Mallam Ibrahim Suleiman. He placed the rescue on Thursday morning, 15 October, in Dutsen Maru community, Maru Local Government Area.
The account also listed three motorcycles and a donkey among the property troops recovered. Bakatsine said the motorcycles and animal belonged to the farmers affected by the attack.
“Yesterday morning, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued a 50-year-old kidnapped victim, Mallam Ibrahim Suleiman, following an attack on farmers in Dutsen Maru community, Maru LGA of Zamfara State.
“Three motorcycles and a donkey belonging to the farmers were also recovered. Troops remain in the area, continuing efforts to locate other persons still unaccounted for,” he wrote.
Bakatsine’s account did not specify how many people remained missing. His update indicated that troops were still operating in the community as efforts to locate them continued.
Defence Headquarters identifies Fansan Yamma in its overview of joint military operations as a counter-banditry operation covering Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and Kebbi states. The operation combines Army and Air Force assets in the North-West.