Troops rescue four kidnap victims during separate operations in Zamfara, Kebbi
Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Zamfara and Kebbi States
ZAMFARA, Nigeria — Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 2, successfully rescued four individuals kidnapped in separate operations across Zamfara and Kebbi states, military officials reported on Thursday.
According to Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, spokesman for the 8 Division, the first operation took place in Binoni Marafa, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where troops rescued Mansur Shehu, 25, and Kadijat Haruna, 49.
In Kebbi State, two additional victims, Jimoh Su-Arege, 35, and Kalahe Danjuma, 41, were rescued during an operation conducted between the communities of Bena and Sawade.
Osoba noted that the troops acted on reports of the kidnappings and subsequently handed the rescued individuals over to the Seriki of Dipindu. He emphasized that operations have been bolstered, with increased patrols and surveillance in the area aimed at curtailing the movements of criminal groups and preventing future incidents.
