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Soldier, police officer killed as army rescues nine abductees in Zamfara
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Soldier, police officer killed as army rescues nine abductees in Zamfara

During a counter-terrorism operation in Zamfara State, Nigerian troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base, resulting in the deaths of one soldier and one police officer. The assault, which took place at around 1:40 a.m. on August 2, 2026, was thwarted through coordinated firepower, leading to the rescue of nine abducted civilians. The Nigerian Army reported that the terrorists had previously abducted residents from nearby communities before attempting to breach the military post. Reinforcements pursued the retreating attackers and successfully recovered the hostages. Two soldiers were injured during the conflict but received prompt medical attention.

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Soldier, police officer killed as army rescues nine abductees in Zamfara

During a counter-terrorism operation in Zamfara State, Nigerian troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base, resulting in the deaths of one soldier and one police officer. The assault, which took place at around 1:40 a.m. on August 2, 2026, was thwarted through coordinated firepower, leading to the rescue of nine abducted civilians. The Nigerian Army reported that the terrorists had previously abducted residents from nearby communities before attempting to breach the military post. Reinforcements pursued the retreating attackers and successfully recovered the hostages. Two soldiers were injured during the conflict but received prompt medical attention.

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