Nigerian Army Rescues All 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara State

Nigerian troops rescued 33 travellers kidnapped near Magazu, Zamfara state, on August 8. Soldiers and police intercepted the kidnappers while moving the hostages. The gunmen fled into the bush under fire, leaving all captives behind without injuries. Zamfara remains plagued by armed bandits, and the kidnappers' escape into forested areas means the broader danger persists.