Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Recover 108 Livestock in Kebbi
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock, comprising 34 cows and 74 rams, during sustained operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operations were carried out in the Danko general area and Sabon Tunga Village following reports of suspected bandits who invaded communities, abducted residents and rustled livestock.
According to the operational report, troops swiftly responded to a distress call and engaged the suspected bandits, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.
During the operation, two victims, identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61, were rescued, while 34 cows and 74 rams were recovered.
In a related operation on the same day, troops rescued seven additional victims from Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages. The victims, who had reportedly spent several months in captivity, escaped from their captors amid sustained military operations in the area.
They were identified as Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.
The nine rescued victims have since been handed over to the District Head of Unashi for onward reunion with their families.
The successful operations highlight the continued commitment of troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to rescuing kidnapped persons, recovering stolen livestock and dismantling criminal networks across the North-West.
Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Recover 108 Livestock in Kebbi