Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified rescue efforts to secure the release of Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, after he was abducted by armed terrorists in a violent raid on his home. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 25, 2026, when heavily armed attackers stormed the chairman’s residence, overpowering his security detail and taking him and several family members hostage. The military confirmed that the assault resulted in the deaths of two policemen and one local vigilante who bravely resisted the attackers, while a civilian was also killed and the chairman’s elder brother, Alhaji Bello Umar, sustained injuries.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the military responded swiftly after hearing gunfire and engaged the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle. The prompt intervention forced the terrorists to abandon five of the chairman’s family members — including two children, his mother, wife, and a relative — who were rescued unharmed. However, the chairman himself was taken away by the attackers, who fled into dense bushland surrounding the area, evading immediate capture.
In response to the abduction, a joint search-and-rescue operation has been launched involving Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilante groups. Security forces are currently conducting coordinated operations in suspected hideouts and movement corridors of the kidnappers, using intelligence and surveillance to locate the chairman. The military command has pledged to deploy all available resources to ensure his safe return, emphasizing that every lawful and operational measure is being taken.
The military also urged residents of Zamfara State to remain calm and continue with their daily activities, while encouraging them to report any relevant information to official security channels. Authorities stressed that public cooperation is vital in tracking down the kidnappers and securing the chairman’s release. The incident has heightened security concerns in the region, especially given the rising frequency of armed attacks on public officials and civilians in northern Nigeria.
As the search continues, the Zamfara State Government and security agencies remain committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice. The abduction of Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi underscores the persistent threat of terrorism and kidnapping in the region, and the need for sustained military and community efforts to restore peace and stability. The outcome of this ongoing operation will be closely watched by both local and national stakeholders.
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