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From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi
Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock during sustained military operations against suspected bandits in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operations, conducted in Danko, Sabon Tunga and Binoni communities, followed renewed military efforts to dislodge armed groups responsible for kidnapping, cattle rustling and other criminal activities in the area.
The acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Osoba Olaniyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.
According to him, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call that suspected bandits had invaded the Danko general area, abducted residents and rustled livestock.
He said the soldiers immediately mobilised to the affected community and engaged the bandits, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives and stolen animals.
Olaniyi said, “The troops of Sector 2 received a distress call about suspected bandits who had invaded the Danko general area, kidnapped residents and rustled cattle.
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“The troops immediately mobilised to the area and engaged the bandits, compelling them to flee and abandon their captives.
“Following the encounter, the troops rescued two kidnapped victims identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61. The troops also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams.”
He explained that the recovered livestock comprised 34 cows and 74 rams, bringing the total to 108 animals.
The Army spokesman further disclosed that troops conducted a follow-up operation in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages, where seven additional kidnapped victims were rescued following sustained military pressure on criminal elements operating in the area.
According to him, the victims, who had reportedly spent several months in captivity, escaped from their abductors amid intensified military operations.
He identified them as Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.
Olaniyi said the rescued victims had been handed over to the District Head of Unashi for onward reunion with their families.
