Troops rescue four kidnap victims during separate operations in Zamfara, Kebbi

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 2, have rescued four kidnap victims during separate operations in Zamfara and Kebbi states.

The spokesman for the 8 Division, Sector 2, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this on Thursday.

Osoba said troops rescued Mansur Shehu, 25, and Kadijat Haruna, 49, from a farm in Binoni Marafa, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

In Kebbi State, troops rescued Jimoh Su-Arege, 35, and Kalahe Danjuma, 41, between Bena and Sawade.

He said the Kebbi rescue followed reports of suspected terrorists moving with kidnap victims from Dipindu village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.

According to Osoba, troops responded to the report and rescued the two victims, who were later handed over to the Seriki of Dipindu.

He added that troops had intensified patrols and surveillance across their areas of responsibility to restrict the movement of criminal groups and prevent further attacks.

Troops rescue four kidnap victims during separate operations in Zamfara, Kebbi