{"id":9203,"date":"2026-11-04T18:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T18:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/soldiers-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-recover-108-livestock\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T18:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T18:01:23","slug":"soldiers-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-recover-108-livestock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/soldiers-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-recover-108-livestock\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldiers rescue nine kidnap victims in Kebbi, recover 108 livestock"},"content":{"rendered":"

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock during separate operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.\n<\/p>\n

The operations, conducted by troops of Sector 2 around Danko, Sabon Tunga and Binoni communities, also led to the recovery of 34 cows and 74 rams.\n<\/p>\n

The military disclosed this in a statement, saying the troops responded to a distress call over the invasion of communities in the Danko general area by suspected bandits, who reportedly kidnapped residents and rustled cattle.\n<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the troops immediately mobilised to the affected area and engaged the suspected bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.<\/p>\n

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Kidnap victims. Photo: Animasahun Salman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It said, \u201cFollowing the encounter, the troops rescued two kidnapped victims identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThe troops also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams during the operation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a related operation on the same day, troops rescued seven other kidnapped victims in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.<\/p>\n

The military said the victims, who had reportedly spent several months in captivity, escaped from their abductors amid sustained military operations in the area. <\/p>\n

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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.\n<\/p>\n

The statement added that the victims had been handed over to the District Head of Unashi for onward return to their families.\n<\/p>\n

The military said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to sustain pressure on criminal elements and restore security across the North-West.\n<\/p>\n

Kebbi State has faced recurring attacks by armed bandits, including kidnappings, killings and cattle rustling, particularly in communities bordering neighbouring states.\n<\/p>\n

The security challenges have prompted sustained military operations in the North-West, where troops have continued to target armed groups and rescue abducted residents.\n<\/p>\n

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