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Nigerian Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Kebbi State

They were rescued on Saturday, October 24, 2026 during a military operation in the area. Two of the victims were rescued in Makuku Village, while the third was found in Dankolo Village.

BABabatunde AbdulRaheem Lawal

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

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

They were rescued on Saturday, October 24, 2026 during a military operation in the area. Two of the victims were rescued in Makuku Village, while the third was found in Dankolo Village.

The spokesman for the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday.

According to the statement, the operation was successfully concluded without any incident.

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

Osoba reaffirmed the troops’ commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring residents of their continued efforts to safeguard communities across the state.

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