The Nigerian Army and vigilantes conducted a successful operation to rescue four kidnapped victims who had been abducted by bandits at Bangi Hill in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki in a statement on Thursday noted that the security operatives rescued the kidnapped victims in a joint operation on Wednesday.
“At about 4:00p.m on Nov. 1, 2023, gallant troops of 1 Battalion Dukku Barrack, Birinin Kebbi in conjunction with local vigilantes conducted a fighting patrol to Bangi Hill in Suru LGA.
“During the operation, the team dislodged a large number of bandits and rescued four kidnapped victims”, it said.
Alhaji Malam Imam, 50; Umaru Wakili, 14; Chaggo Garba, 19; and Malam Audu Fulani, 45, were among the people who were rescued, according to the statement.
It further stated that since the governor gave them more logistical support to deal with crimes in the State, security agencies had reported victories over criminal elements.
The statement also commended the brave soldiers for their efforts to reduce security threats within the State.
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