By Stella Odueme
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 11 kidnapped victims during two separate operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operations, conducted on October 30 and 31, 2026, followed swift military responses to distress calls and attacks by armed bandits and terrorists in the area.
In the first operation, troops responded to information that armed bandits had blocked a road leading to Ribah town and were attempting to invade the community.
Upon arrival, the soldiers discovered that some residents had been abducted, while several motorcycles were abandoned at the scene.
The troops immediately pursued the fleeing attackers and engaged them in a gun battle, compelling them to abandon seven kidnapped victims.
The rescued victims were identified as Sa’adu Bala, Dantani Yahyi, Nura Musa, Nasiru Muhammad, Abdulakeem Abubakar, Abdulahi Maikudi and Zaki Gom. They were later reunited with their families.
In a separate incident in the Wasagu area, troops on routine patrol came under attack by terrorists but successfully repelled them following a fierce exchange of gunfire.
The attackers fled, abandoning four persons who had earlier been kidnapped from their farms in Wasagu Village.
The victims, identified as Lawali Ali, Samaila Shuaibu, Kasimu Shuaibu and Aliyu Bala, were subsequently rescued and handed over to the community head.
The operations highlight the military's sustained efforts to combat banditry, protect residents and restore security across communities within its area of responsibility.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, assuring residents of continued military presence and prompt responses to security threats.