By Saminu Ibrahim
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock during separate operations against suspected bandits in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operations, conducted on November 3, 2026, covered the Danko general area, Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.
In the first operation, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call over the invasion of the Danko general area by suspected bandits, who reportedly kidnapped residents and rustled cattle.
The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.
Two victims, identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61, were subsequently rescued.
The troops also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams, bringing the total number of livestock recovered to 108.
In a related operation on the same day, troops rescued seven other kidnapped victims at Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.
The victims, who had reportedly spent several months in captivity, escaped from their abductors amid sustained military operations in the area.
They were identified as Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.
The rescued victims have since been handed over to the District Head of Unashi for onward reunion with their families.
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement issued on November 4, 2026.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protecting lives and property across its joint operations area.
Sinivie urged members of the public to sustain their support for the military by providing timely and credible information to facilitate ongoing operations and improve security in the region.
