BANDITRY: Military Rescues 9 Abducted Persons, Recovers 34 Cows, 74 Rams In Kebbi
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued nine persons held captive by suspected bandits and recovered 108 livestock during security operations in Kebbi State.
The military operation took place in the Danko general area, Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area on November 3, 2026.
The first operation followed a distress call received by troops of Sector 2 concerning an invasion by suspected bandits, who reportedly kidnapped residents and rustled cattle.
Responding swiftly, the troops moved to the affected area and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat and abandon their victims.
Two kidnapped persons, Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61, were subsequently rescued.
The troops also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams suspected to have been rustled by the fleeing attackers.
In a separate operation, seven other victims escaped from their captors in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages following sustained military operations in the area.
The victims, who had reportedly been held for several months, include Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.
All seven victims were rescued and handed over to the District Head of Unashi for onward reunion with their families.
The Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, reiterated its determination to sustain operations against criminal elements and safeguard lives and property.
It called on residents to continue providing credible and timely intelligence to assist troops in tackling insecurity across the region.
