Troops foil bandits’ raid in Sokoto, rescue Seven abducted farmers

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded another major operational success in Sokoto State, rescuing seven kidnapped farmers and recovering motorcycles following a bandit attack on farming communities in Gandi, Rabah Local Government Area.
The rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday by troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed in Gandi, following a swift response to reports of an attack by armed bandits on farmers working in the area.
A credible security source disclosed that the troops engaged the attackers in a coordinated operation that led to the successful rescue of the abducted victims and the recovery of motorcycles stolen dur...