'We rescued nine kidnap victims, recovered 108 livestock in Kebbi' – Nigerian Army

Troops of Sector 2 of the 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, conducted in the Danko general area and Sabon Tunga Village, followed reports of suspected bandits invading communities, abducting residents and rustling livestock.

According to the operational account, troops of Sector 2 swiftly mobilised to the affected area after receiving a distress call and engaged the suspected bandits, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.

During the encounter, the troops rescued two victims identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61. They also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams.

In a related operation on the same day, troops rescued seven additional victims in 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.