Army rescued 11 kidnapped victims during separate operations conducted in Ribah town and Wasagu-Falfala general area of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The acting media information officerTamuno in a statement stated that on 30 October 2026, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call concerning suspected terrorists who had blocked the Ribah-Dirindaji road while attempting to invade Ribah town,on arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that the terrorists had fled with seven persons.
He added that the troops subsequently mounted an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing terrorists towards Rambo village, forcing the assailants to release the victims under sustained pressure.
The rescued victims were identified as Sa’adu Bala, 53; Nura Musa, 25; Dantami Yahyi, 57; and Nasiru Muhammad, 21. Others are Abdulakeem Abubakar, 23; Abdulahi Maikudi, 32; and Zaki Gambo, 56. They are all indigenes of Ribah town and have since been reunited with their families.
Troops of Sector 2, while conducting a routine patrol in the Wasagu-Falfala general area to safeguard residents and deny terrorists freedom of action, came under fire from terrorists who had laid an ambush along the route,the troops responded swiftly and fought through the ambush with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray.
However,during exploitation of the area, the troops discovered four kidnapped victims who had been abandoned by the terrorists amid the ensuing exchange of fire.
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The rescued persons were identified as Lawali Ali, 20; Samaila Shaibu, 14; Kasimu Shaibu, 20; and Aliyu Bala, 18. all the rescued persons are residents of Wasagu village and have since been handed over to the village head.
The troops continue to dominate the general area and sustain confidence-building measures to deter further attacks and protect residents as they go about their legitimate activities.
He said operation FANSAN YAMMA remains committed to protecting law-abiding citizens and critical infrastructure within its Area of Responsibility. general public are urged to continue supporting the troops by providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing security operations.
