Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover 18 Rustled Cattle, Arrest Four Drug Suspects in Kebbi
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped resident, recovered 18 rustled cattle and arrested four suspected drug peddlers during separate security operations in Kebbi State.
The operations, conducted on October 18, 2026, targeted terrorist activities and suspected drug trafficking in parts of the state.
In one of the operations, troops of Sector 2, working alongside local vigilantes, responded to a distress call concerning the invasion of Rambo Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area by suspected terrorists.
The attackers were reportedly attempting to kidnap residents and rustle cattle when the troops swiftly mobilised to the community and engaged them in a firefight.
The military intervention led to the rescue of a 40-year-old resident, identified as Suleiman Maiyaki Ikara, while 18 rustled cattle were also recovered.
The rescued victim and the recovered livestock were subsequently handed over to the District Head of Rambo Village for further action.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops of Sector 2 collaborated with personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to raid suspected drug trafficking locations in Dakin Kowa, Karaye and Gubba communities in Maiyama Local Government Area.
The coordinated raids resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to be illicit drugs.
The suspects and recovered substances have been handed over to the NDLEA Command in Maiyama for further investigation and necessary action.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across its area of responsibility.
The Joint Task Force also commended local communities for their continued support and cooperation, urging residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to strengthen ongoing efforts to combat insecurity.
