Troops of the Nigerian military under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 34 cows and 74 rams during separate operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operations, conducted on November 3, 2026, followed attacks by suspected bandits in the Danko general area and subsequent military operations around Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Capt. Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday and made available to journalists on Thursday.
Sinivie said troops of Sector 2 received a distress call on November 3 reporting that suspected bandits had invaded communities in the Danko general area, kidnapped residents and rustled cattle.
He said the troops immediately mobilised to the area and engaged the armed men, forcing them to flee and abandon their captives.
The military said two victims, identified as Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61, were rescued during the operation.
The troops also recovered 34 cows and 74 rams, bringing the total number of recovered livestock to 108.
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In a related development, troops rescued seven other kidnapped victims during a follow-up operation at Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages on the same day.
According to the statement, the victims had reportedly spent several months in captivity before escaping from their captors amid sustained military operations in the area.
Those rescued 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 seven victims were subsequently handed over to the District Head of Unashi for reunion with their families.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across its operational area and urged residents to provide timely and credible intelligence to support ongoing military operations.