One person was killed, while 11 travellers abducted during a bandit attack along the Gummi–Sokoto Road were rescued by the Zamfara State Police Command.The command disclosed that the attack occurred at about 10:30am on Tuesday when suspected bandits ambushed a trailer conveying vegetables and passengers.According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.The police said one of the passengers, identified as Dan Fati Umar of Gidan Ganja, Bukuyum Local Government Area, was killed during the attack, while another sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment.The statement read, “On 21st July 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a large number of armed bandits ambushed a trailer transporting vegetables and other passengers along the Gummi–Sokoto Road.“During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.“Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The command disclosed that the attack occurred at about 10:30am on Tuesday when suspected bandits ambushed a trailer conveying vegetables and passengers.According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.The police said one of the passengers, identified as Dan Fati Umar of Gidan Ganja, Bukuyum Local Government Area, was killed during the attack, while another sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment.The statement read, “On 21st July 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a large number of armed bandits ambushed a trailer transporting vegetables and other passengers along the Gummi–Sokoto Road.“During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.“Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.The police said one of the passengers, identified as Dan Fati Umar of Gidan Ganja, Bukuyum Local Government Area, was killed during the attack, while another sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment.The statement read, “On 21st July 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a large number of armed bandits ambushed a trailer transporting vegetables and other passengers along the Gummi–Sokoto Road.“During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.“Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The police said one of the passengers, identified as Dan Fati Umar of Gidan Ganja, Bukuyum Local Government Area, was killed during the attack, while another sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment.The statement read, “On 21st July 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a large number of armed bandits ambushed a trailer transporting vegetables and other passengers along the Gummi–Sokoto Road.“During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.“Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The statement read, “On 21st July 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., a large number of armed bandits ambushed a trailer transporting vegetables and other passengers along the Gummi–Sokoto Road.“During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.“Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. “During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road.“Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. “Tragically, one passenger, identified as Dan Fati Umar, male, of Gidan Ganja via Bukuyum, lost his life during the incident, while another victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical attention.“The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. “The bandits abducted an unspecified number of passengers.”Related NewsSoldiers rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, ZamfaraInsecurity: Tinubu okays army battalion for KwaraTroops rescue three kidnap victims, arrest six terrorist logistics suppliers“However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. “However, following a swift response by police operatives and other security personnel, 11 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.“The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. “The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.”The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, condoled with the family of the deceased and wished the injured victim a speedy recovery.He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. He also assured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The latest rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorists across the North-West.PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State after the victims escaped from a terrorist hideout during a heavy downpour while their captors were asleep.The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The military said the victims had been abducted on July 14 while working on their farms in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and had since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reunification with their families.The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State. The task force also disclosed that troops intercepted a vehicle conveying 10 motorcycles suspected to be destined for terrorist elements during a stop-and-search operation in Kebbi State.