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Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued three kidnapped victims following a swift response to a distress call in the Kusheri village area of Niger State.
The incident occurred on April 21, 2026, when armed bandits invaded the community and abducted three civilians identified as Abdullahi, Saidu Julfe, and Kamilu Joddi.
According to sources, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Dokan Karji immediately mobilised after receiving the alert and advanced to the area.
On arrival, the troops discovered that the attackers had already fled with the victims towards the Kafin Gora axis. The soldiers then launched a pursuit operation, engaging the fleeing suspects in intermittent exchanges before successfully rescuing all three hostages unharmed.
The rescued victims were later handed over for medical evaluation and debriefing, while the troops withdrew to base after securing the area.
Security sources said the situation remains calm but unpredictable, adding that patrols and surveillance have been intensified to prevent further incidents.
They also noted that troop morale and combat effectiveness remain high as operations continue across vulnerable communities in the state.
