Army foils kidnap attempts, rescues federal poly rector in Zamfara

Nigerian Army troops successfully foil multiple kidnap attempts and rescue the Federal Polytechnic Rector, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, along with 21 others in Zamfara

By: Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of 26 July 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Informa