Soldiers rescue four kidnap victims in Zamfara, Kebbi

Some of the rescued victims. Photo: Army

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 2, have rescued four kidnap victims in Zamfara and Kebbi states. The victims were freed during separate operations in the two states.

The rescues took place on Wednesday, following sustained military operations against criminal activities.

The spokesman for the 8 Division, Sector 2, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this to our correspondent on Thursday, saying the rescue operations were carried out in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State and between Bena and Sawade in Kebbi State.

Osoba said troops rescued two victims, identified as Mansur Shehu, 25, and Kadijat Haruna, 49, from a farmland in Binoni Marafa, Maru LGA.

“In Zamfara State, troops rescued Mansur Shehu, aged 25, and Kadijat Haruna, aged 49, from a farmland in Binoni Marafa during the operation,” Osoba said.

In Kebbi State, the troops rescued two other victims, Jimoh Su-Arege, 35, and Kalahe Danjuma, 41, between Bena and Sawade.

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According to Osoba, the rescue followed reports of suspected terrorists moving with kidnap victims from Dipindu village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

“Following the report, troops moved to the area and successfully rescued the two victims, who were subsequently handed over to the Seriki of Dipindu,” he added.

Osoba said troops had continued to intensify patrols and surveillance across their areas of responsibility to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and prevent further attacks.

He reaffirmed the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property, particularly in communities affected by kidnapping and other security threats in the North-West.

The latest rescue operations come amid ongoing military efforts to tackle insecurity and restore peace to vulnerable communities across Zamfara and Kebbi states.