Operation Fansan Yamma Rescues 11 Kidnapped Victims

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma successfully rescued 11 kidnapped victims in two separate operations in the Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on October 30 and 31, 2026. Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, spokesman for the 8 Division, Sokoto, reported that the first operation was initiated after a distress call indicated that armed bandits had blocked a road to Ribah town and attempted to invade the community.

The troops engaged the attackers, resulting in the abandonment of seven victims: Sa’adu Bala, Dantani Yahyi, Nura Musa, Nasiru Muhammad, Abdulakeem Abubakar, Abdulahi Maikudi, and Zaki Gom. In a second operation near Wasagu, troops repelled an attack by suspected terrorists, leading to the rescue of four victims: Lawali Ali, Samaila Shuaibu, Kasimu Shuaibu, and Aliyu Bala, who had been abducted from their farms.

The military reaffirmed its commitment to combating banditry and ensuring community safety.