Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 34 cows and 74 rams during security operations in Kebbi State.
The operations were carried out in the Danko general area and Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force on November 3, 2026, troops of Sector Two responded to a distress call following an attack by suspected bandits.
The attackers had reportedly kidnapped residents and rustled livestock in the Danko general area.
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Upon receiving the report, the soldiers quickly moved to the affected location and engaged the suspected bandits in a confrontation.
The operation forced the attackers to flee, abandoning their captives and some of the stolen livestock.
Two kidnapped victims were rescued during the encounter, while 34 cows and 74 rams were recovered by the troops.
In a separate operation conducted the same day, soldiers rescued seven additional victims from Sabon Tunga and Binoni communities.
The seven victims reportedly escaped from their abductors after spending several months in captivity, amid sustained military operations in the area.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to protecting residents and their property across its operational areas.
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