Conflict● ElevatedAug 9 · Aug 9, 2026, 8:06 AM

Army rescues 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara

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By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tsafe, have rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists while travelling through Magazu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence […] The post Army rescues 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.

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