Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims, recover 108 livestock in Kebbi

By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock during security operations in Danko general area and Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Tamuno Siniveie, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

He said troops of Sector 2 received a distress call on November 3, 2026, over an attack by suspected bandits who allegedly kidnapped residents and rustled cattle in the Danko general area.

According to him, the troops immediately mobilised to the area and engaged the suspected bandits, forcing them to flee and abando...