Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims and Recover 108 Stolen Animals in Kebbi

(Recovered Animals. Photo by Vanguard News)
Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine people who had been kidnapped.

They also recovered 108 animals during operations in the Danko general area and in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages, all in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Acting Military Information Officer Captain Tamuno Siniveie shared the update in a statement on Thursday.

He said troops from Sector 2 received a distress call on November 3, 2026, about an attack by suspected bandits in the Danko general area.

The bandits had kidnapped residents and stolen cattle.

The troops moved in right away, forced the attackers to flee and left their captives behind.

In that operation, troops rescued two kidnap victims, Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61.

They also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams.

On the same day, troops rescued seven more kidnap victims in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.

Siniveie said these victims had been held for several months and escaped during ongoing military operations in the area.

They are Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.

The rescued people were handed over to the District Head of Unashi so they could be reunited with their families.

Siniveie said Operation Fansan Yamma remains committed to protecting lives and property in its area.

He urged the public to share timely and reliable information with the troops to support security operations.