The Nigerian Army says its troops deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in Zamfara and Kastina States have successfully neutralised scores of terrorists, who attempted to abduct some civilians.
The army in a post on its official twitter Handle, said the troops also rescued the victims.
It said that the troops responded to a distress call on the attack of some farmers by terrorists along Gidan Shaho Road in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara.
The intervention of the troops forced the terrorists to abandon their victims and fled.
According to the post, some of the victims with gunshot wounds were promptly evacuated to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
