By Stella Odueme
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnapped persons and recovered 45 rustled livestock following an encounter with terrorists in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operation was carried out in the early hours of Saturday, November 14, 2026, by troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, following an attack on Gida Fulani, a section of Garin Hausawa Village.
The attackers had reportedly invaded the community, rustled livestock and abducted some residents before troops received a distress call and swiftly moved to the scene.
On arrival, the soldiers engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives as well as the stolen animals.
The three rescued victims were identified as Buba Sarkin Fulani, 29; Alhaji Chumo, 20; and Manu Sarkin Fulani, 15.
The troops also recovered 26 cattle and 19 sheep, bringing the total number of livestock retrieved to 45.
The rescued victims and recovered animals were subsequently handed over to the Sarkin Garin Hausawa for reunification with their families and return to their rightful owners.
The operation highlights the military's sustained efforts under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and livestock rustling in the North-West region.