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Nigerian Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims in Kogi and Kwara States

Strategic Insights

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Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have made significant progress in the fight against kidnapping and terrorism, rescuing nine victims in Kogi and Kwara States. The rescue operations were carried out by the 2 Division/Sector 3 troops, who intercepted the victims in Essalu community, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State, on October 13, 2025. The victims were kidnapped from Matoku village in Patigi LGA of Kwara State on September 24, 2025, and were later abandoned by their captors due to the sustained operations by the Nigerian Army in the area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The rescue operation was a result of the continued extensive clearance operations by troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Kogi and Kwara States.
  • The Nigerian Army has rescued a total of nine kidnap victims, including four males and five females, who were kidnapped from Matoku village in Patigi LGA of Kwara State.
  • The victims were administered first aid and provided with food before being handed over to the Patigi LGA authority to aid their reunification with their respective families.
  • The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division NA/Commander Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General CR Nnebeife, praised troops for their synergy and collaboration towards achieving operational efficiency.
  • The Nigerian Army appealed to the people to provide credible information that would aid the fight against insecurity.

Statistics:

  • Nine kidnap victims were rescued on October 13, 2025, by Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
  • The victims included four males and five females, who were kidnapped from Matoku village in Patigi LGA of Kwara State on September 24, 2025.
  • The rescued victims consisted of Mr Abdullahi Umar, aged 35, Mr Alhaji Umaru Sarki Fawa, aged 55, Mr Labaran Abubakar, aged 45, Mr Umar Yanda, aged 30, and others.
  • The victims were administered first aid and provided with food before being handed over to the Patigi LGA authority.

Sources:

  • Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army.

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