Posted by Chinenye on Thu 22nd Oct, 2026 - tori.ng
A military operation in two northern states has brought relief to four people who were taken by kidnappers.
(Some of the rescued victims. Photo Credit: Army)
Soldiers from Operation Fansan Yamma have freed four people who were kidnapped in Zamfara and Kebbi states.
The rescues happened on Wednesday in two separate operations.
Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, spokesman for the 8 Division, said the soldiers found two victims on a farm in Binoni Marafa, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
They are Mansur Shehu, 25, and Kadijat Haruna, 49.
In Kebbi State, troops freed two more people between Bena and Sawade.
They are Jimoh Su Arege, 35, and Kalahe Danjuma, 41.
Reports said terrorists were moving them from Dipindu village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area when the soldiers moved in.
The two were handed over to the Seriki of Dipindu.
Osoba said the troops will keep up their patrols and watch to stop criminals from moving freely and attacking more communities in the North West.