Nigerian troops have rescued a kidnapped woman and disrupted a planned ransom payment in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operation was carried out on Wednesday, 26 August, by troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, following intelligence about an impending ransom exchange.
The woman, who had reportedly been abducted from her farm last month, was being held by suspected bandits who were preparing to collect money in exchange for her release.
According to military officials, the troops moved swiftly to intercept the transaction after receiving credible intelligence.
The kidnappers reportedly opened fire after spotting the advancing troops but were overwhelmed by the soldiers’ superior firepower. They subsequently fled, abandoning the hostage.
The woman was found unharmed and taken to safety before being reunited with her family in Danko-Wasagu.
Following the rescue, the troops searched the route used by the fleeing criminals to ensure the area was secure before returning to base.
In a separate operation, the troops also conducted clearance and dominance patrols in Ngaski Local Government Area as part of efforts to restrict the movement of criminal groups and strengthen security in the area.
The military said the patrols were completed without incident.
Acting spokesperson for Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, said the operation demonstrated the military’s determination to sustain pressure on terrorists and other criminal elements operating in Kebbi and across the country.
He also urged residents to provide security agencies with timely information that could help prevent criminal activities and facilitate further rescue operations.
