Army rescues 11 kidnapped victims in Kebbi operations

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued 11 kidnapped people in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State during two operations on Oct. 30 and 31. After responding to a distress call near Ribah, soldiers pursued armed bandits and forced them to abandon seven captives. During a patrol in Wasagu, troops exchanged fire with terrorists, who fled and left behind four people abducted from their farms. Lt-Col. Osoba Olaniyi said the first seven survivors had been reunited with their families, while the other four were handed over to the community head.