Hamza Muhammad Uba
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fasan Yanma have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock during sustained operations in Danko General Area and Sabon Tunga Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Voice of Nigeria reports that the troops responded to a distress call reporting an attack by suspected bandits in the Danko General Area, where residents were reportedly kidnapped and cattle rustled.
Upon receiving the information, the troops immediately mobilised to the area and engaged the suspected bandits, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.
Following the encounter, the troops successfully rescued two kidnapped victims, identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61. They also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams.
In a related development, troops of Sector 2, during a follow-up operation on the same day, rescued seven additional kidnapped victims from Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.
The victims, who had reportedly been held captive for several months, escaped from their captors amid sustained military operations in the area.
The rescued victims were identified as Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.
They have since been handed over to the District Head of Unashi for onward reunification with their families.
The successful operations underscore the continued efforts of Operation Fasan Yanma to combat banditry, rescue kidnapped persons, recover stolen livestock, and restore peace and security across the North-West region.
