Troops rescue 11 kidnapped victims in two separate operations in Kebbi

Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 11 kidnapped people in two operations on October 30 and 31 in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. After a distress call reported armed men blocking a road to Ribah and attempting to invade the community, soldiers engaged the attackers and freed seven victims, who were reunited with their families. During a patrol near Wasagu, troops repelled an attack and rescued four people abducted from their farms; they were handed over to the community head. 8 Division spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said the military would continue operations against bandits and other criminal groups.