While travelling through Anka axis of Zamfara State, the vehicle was reportedly ambushed by heavily armed bandits, who abducted the occupants, including the three soldiers and the driver.
Three newly passed-out Nigerian Army personnel have reportedly been kidnapped by terrorists suspected to be bandits in Zamfara State after they were allegedly abandoned by military authorities while travelling to their destination in Kebbi State.
SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred on July 2, 2026, shortly after the soldiers completed their passing-out exercise at the 26 Nigerian Army (26 NA) formation in Kaduna State.
According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, the military was expected to transport the soldiers from Kaduna to Zuru in Kebbi State following the completion of their training.
However, instead of taking them to their final destination, the soldiers were allegedly dropped off in Gusau, Zamfara State, late in the day and instructed to continue the remainder of their journey on their own the following morning.
