Troops intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnapped victims in Zamfara

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and rescued six kidnapped victims in two separate operations conducted in Zamfara State. The operations, carried out on Sunday, August 23, 2026, also led to the arrest of three suspected gun runners and the recovery

Nigerian Army troops have arrested three suspected gun runners in Zamfara, recovering an AK-103-2 rifle and ammunition. Six victims were also rescued.

The police said the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the security personnel, leading to a fierce gun duel.