Troops from the Quick Response Force (QRF) of the Joint Task Force in North West Nigeria have successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims in Kebbi State. The operation, conducted at Malekachi, also resulted in the recovery of five operational motorcycles from the terrorists. The troops responded to a distress call, displaying their preparedness and commitment in tackling the security challenges facing the region.
The spokesman of the Operation Hadarin Daji, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, issued a press statement in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, providing details of the operation. According to Captain Ibrahim, the rescue mission was launched following credible information that terrorists had kidnapped an unspecified number of people in Kanya village, located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. The terrorists were attempting to transport the victims towards Niger State.
The troops wasted no time and swiftly mobilized, setting up an ambush at the suspected routes and crossing point to be used by the terrorists. Their quick action and superior firepower compelled the terrorists to abandon the victims and flee with gunshot wounds. As a result, 17 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.
Among the rescued individuals were six females, 11 males, and a police officer who had been kidnapped in Danko-Wasagu. The victims were safely handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Bena, with the aim of reuniting them with their families.
Commending the troops for their prompt response, Major General Godwin Mutkut, the Commander of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadarin Daji, encouraged them to maintain their efforts and prevent the terrorists from freely operating in the region. He also expressed appreciation for the timely information provided by the local communities, which played a vital role in the successful rescue operation. Major General Mutkut urged the people to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities carried out by terrorists within their communities.
