Troops from the Nigerian Army, alongside local vigilantes, successfully liberated six individuals who were kidnapped by bandits in a forest within Kebbi’s Shanga Local Government Area.
According to the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Media and Publicity, Malam Yahaya Sarki, the hostages, all males, were rescued unharmed and have since been joyfully reunited with their families in Birnin Kebbi.
“Troops of 1 Battalion, Dukku Barracks, Birinin Kebbi, in conjunction with vigilantes raided Kogon Damisa Hill around Saminaka in Shanga Local Government Area, a border town between Kebbi and Niger on Friday.
“The team dislodged a large number of bandits and rescued six kidnap victims.
“The victims had earlier been reported as missing, whereas they had been abducted a long time ago,’’ he stated.
Sarki praised the brave troops and reiterated the government’s steadfast dedication to backing security agencies within the state.
