Soldiers foil ransom payment, rescue kidnapped woman in Kebbi

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Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped woman and disrupted a planned ransom exchange in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

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The operation followed credible intelligence on a planned ransom payment for the woman, who was abducted from her farm last month, the acting spokesperson for the troops, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, said.

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Osoba, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, said the troops swiftly mobilised to intercept the transaction, adding that the terrorists attempted to engage the advancing troops after sighting them.

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According to him, the troops’ superior firepower forced the criminals to retreat in disarray, leaving the hostage behind.

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“The engagement forced the criminals to retreat in disarray, abandoning the hostage, who was subsequently secured by our troops,” Osoba said.

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He said the victim was found unharmed and had been safely transported to reunite with her family in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.

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“Following the rescue, troops conducted a thorough exploitation of the terrorists’ withdrawal route to ensure that the area was fully secured before returning safely to base,” he added.

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Osoba further disclosed that troops, in a separate but related operation, conducted routine clearance and dominance patrols across parts of Ngaski Local Government Area.

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He said the patrols were successfully completed without incident, describing the operation as part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of movement in the area.

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The military spokesman assured residents that Operation FANSAN YAMMA would continue to sustain pressure on terrorists and bandits operating in Kebbi State and other parts of the country.

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“We will keep the fire on everywhere the terrorists are. We will dismantle them to secure Kebbi State and Nigeria,” Osoba said.

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He urged residents to strengthen cooperation with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence capable of helping troops prevent attacks and disrupt criminal activities.

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“We urge members of the public to continue sharing credible information with security agencies. Such intelligence is critical to thwarting the activities of criminal elements and securing our communities,” he said.

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