Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma say six kidnap victims escaped from captivity following sustained military pressure and air interdiction operations in Zamfara.

This is contained in a military operational report made available in Abuja on Monday.

The report said the victims were intercepted by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 6 deployed at the forward operating base Gwashi in the Bukuyyum council area.

It said the victims escaped on Friday along the Gwashi-Bukuyyum road after fleeing from their captors.

It also said that the hostages escaped after an air interdiction operation conducted by the Nigerian Air Force west of Bagega Forest.

According to the report, the escapees were identified as Muhammad Sani from Masama, Junaidu Muhammad from Gandun Malam, Abubakar Abdullahi and Abubakar Barau from Maibaka.

Others were Surajo Abubakar of Dogon Daji and Nasiru Hakilu of Adabka village, all from the Bukuyyum council area of Zamfara.

The report said that the escaped hostages had spent several months in captivity before regaining their freedom.

It added that efforts were ongoing to reunite them with their respective families and provide necessary support.

The rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorist groups operating in forests and remote communities across the North-West.

Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements until all kidnapped victims are rescued and communities secured.

(NAN)