Troops Rescue 17 Kidnapped Persons, Bombard Terrorists

Troops of the Quick Response Force (QRF) of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI deployed at Malekachi in Kebbi State rescued 17 kidnapped victims and captured operational Motorcycles from terrorists during a rescue operation.

The troops were responding to a distress call that terrorists had kidnapped unspecified numbers of persons at Kanya village of Danko- Wasagu LGA of Kebbi state and trying to cross with the victims towards Niger State.

They laid ambush at the suspected routes and crossing point to be used by the terrorists at Karenbana village on the 12th of October 2023.

According to Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, for Force Information Officer Operation HADARIN DAJI on Friday, the attack forced terrorists to abandon the victims and escape with gunshot wounds.

“The rescued victims comprised 6 females and 11 males including a police personnel who were kidnapped at Danko- Wasagu. The rescued victims were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Bena to reunite them with their families. Also, troops recovered 5 Motorcycles which were burnt Instantly.”