Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kebbi

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued three kidnapped victims during an operation in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The rescue operation took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with two victims rescued in Makuku Village and the third in Dankolo Village.

The development was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday morning by the spokesman for the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba.

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According to the statement, the operation was successfully carried out without any casualties among the troops.

“The victims were subsequently handed over to the District Head of Dirindaji, Alhaji Usman Muhammad, through the Chairman of Sakaba Local Government Area,” the statement said.

The military described the operation as successful, noting that the rescued victims were handed over to the relevant local authorities.

Osoba reaffirmed the troops’ commitment to protecting residents and communities in the state, stressing that they remained focused on their responsibility to safeguard lives and property.

“Troops remain committed to the protection of lives and property,” the statement read.

The rescue comes amid persistent security concerns in parts of Nigeria’s North-West, where kidnapping and other criminal activities continue to threaten residents and disrupt community life.