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The assailants had reportedly invaded the area, kidnapped residents, and rustled cattle, prompting the immediate deployment of troops to confront them.
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The victims, who had reportedly spent several months in captivity, escaped from their captors amid sustained military operations in the area, Sinivie said.
November 05, (THEWILL) – Nigerian troops have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 34 cattle and 74 rams during separate operations against suspected bandits in Kebbi State.
The operations took place on Nov. 3 in the Danko general area and in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages in the Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.
Captain Tamuno Sinivie, acting media information officer of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, said in a statement that troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call over a suspected bandit attack in the Danko area.
The assailants had reportedly invaded the area, kidnapped residents, and rustled cattle, prompting the immediate deployment of troops to confront them.
According to the statement, the troops engaged the suspected bandits, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.
The operation led to the rescue of two victims identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61, while 34 cows and 74 rams were recovered.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops rescued seven other kidnapped victims in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.
The victims, who had reportedly spent several months in captivity, escaped from their captors amid sustained military operations in the area, Sinivie said.
He added that officials handed the rescued victims over to the District Head of Unashi for reunification with their families.
The military also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across its joint operations area.
He urged residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts against armed groups.
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