Troops Rescue Three Abducted Victims in Kebbi

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.

The Nigerian Army said the victims were rescued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during an operation in the area.

Two of the victims were rescued at Makuku Village, while the third was found at Dankolo Village, according to a statement issued by the spokesman for the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba.

The Army said the operation was completed successfully without any incident.

Following their rescue, the victims were 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, saying they remained focused on securing residents and communities across the state.

“Troops remain committed to the protection of lives and property,” the statement added.