Troops rescue three from kidnappers in Kebbi

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued three kidnapped victims in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The victims were rescued during an operation conducted at Makuku and Dankolo villages in the local government area.

A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Joseph Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA on Sunday, explained two of the victims were rescued at Makuku while the third was found at Dankolo.

The rescued victims were identified as Aisha Aminu, 46; Sumayya Aminu, 27; and Nana Abbas, 15.

Following the operation, the victims were handed over to the District Head of Dirindaji, Alhaji Usman Muhammad, through the Chairman of Sakaba Local Government Area.

The operation was completed without any incident, according to the statement.

The troops reaffirmed commitment to protecting lives and property in the area.