Troops rescue 3 kidnapped victims in Kebbi

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued three abducted victims following an operation against armed bandits in Kebbi State. The rescue was executed by officers of Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma.

The military secured the release of the captives on Saturday during coordinated operations across Sakaba Local Government Area. Two of the victims were freed from captivity in Makuku Village, while the third was rescued at Dankolo Village.

Military authorities identified the rescued females as 46-year-old Aisha Aminu, 27-year-old Sumayya Aminu, and 15-year-old Nana Abbas.

The spokesman for the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, in a statement on Sunday, revealed that the forces successfully secured the areas without any incidents or casualties.

“The victims were subsequently handed over to the District Head of Dirindaji, Alhaji Usman Muhammad, through the Chairman of Sakaba Local Government Area.”

Lieutenant Colonel Osoba assured residents that the military will not relent in its joint operations to rid the region of criminal elements.