Troops Foil Bandit Attack, Rescue 6 Kidnap Victims In Sokoto

By RhemDy News 

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued six (6) victims abducted by terrorists after intercepting their suspected abductors while transporting the victims in Sokoto State.

The rescue marks another operational success in the ongoing counterterrorism campaign by the troops in Nigeria’s North-West region.

Military sources disclosed that the operation took place in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the State where troops on counter-terrorism patrol encountered three suspected terrorists while travelling on motorbikes with the kidnapped civilians believed to have been abducted from Kure Village.

Upon sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists abandoned the victims and fled into the surrounding area immediately, leaving the captives unharmed. 

The swift response by the soldiers prevented what could have been a prolonged ordeal for the victims.

The rescued individuals were identified as 24-year-old Usman, Baba Usman, 56; Hassan, 22; Sunusi, 23; Abdullahi Yahaya, 28; and 15-year-old victim simply identified as Sule.

Military authorities said the victims were currently receiving necessary care, while arrangements were underway to reunite them with their families.

The rescue underscores the sustained pressure being mounted by Operation Fansan Yamma against terrorist and kidnapping networks operating across the region. 

In recent months, the operation has intensified intelligence-driven patrols, clearance operations, and rapid response missions aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts, disrupting movement corridors, and securing vulnerable communities.

Security analysts note that the latest rescue highlights the effectiveness of proactive troop deployments and persistent military presence in areas frequently targeted by kidnappers, particularly along rural transit routes in Sokoto and neighbouring states.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued to reassure residents of their commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements while encouraging communities to support security agencies with timely and credible intelligence.