Troops Rescue 17 Kidnapped Victims, Capture Terrorists’ Operational Motorcycles In Kebbi 

By Rita Elenwo 

The Quick Response Force (QRF) of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI rescued 17 kidnapped victims and captured operational motorcycles from terrorists during a rescue operation at Malekachi in Kebbi state.

This was announced in a statement on the X handle of the Force, signed by Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, Force Information Officer Operation on Friday. 

 “This feat was recently achieved at the dark hours on 12 October 2023 when troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI deployed at Malekachi conducted a rescue operation following credible information that terrorists had kidnapped unspecified numbers of persons at Kanya village of Danko- Wasagu LGA of Kebbi state and trying to cross with the victims towards Niger state. 

“Troops swiftly mobilized and laid ambush at the suspected routes and crossing point to be used by the terrorists at Karenbana village. Subsequently, troops’ firepower superiority forced the terrorists to abandon the victims and escaped with gunshot wounds leading to the rescue of 17 kidnapped victims. 

“The rescued victims comprised 6 females and 11 males including a police personnel who were kidnapped at Danko- Wasagu. The rescued victims were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Bena to reunite them with their families. Also, troops recovered 5 Motorcycles which were burnt in situ.”