Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnapped victims during separate operations in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The victims, identified as Aisha Aminu, 46; Sumayya Aminu, 27; and Nana Abbas, 15, were rescued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Two of them were recovered in Makuku Village, while the third was rescued in Dankolo Village.

The development was disclosed on Sunday by the spokesman for the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba.

According to Osoba, the operation was completed without any incident, after which the rescued victims were handed over to the District Head of Dirindaji, Alhaji Usman Muhammad, through the Chairman of Sakaba Local Government Area.

The military spokesman reiterated the troops’ commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that the Army remained focused on safeguarding communities across the state.