A combined operation of soldiers from 1 Battalion Nigerian Army, Dukku Barracks, Birnin Kebbi and local vigilantes has led to successful rescue of four kidnap victims and recovery of 3 AK-47 rifles affixed with magazines, 3 extra magazines, 142 rounds of live ammunition and pairs of military uniform.
The troops conducted raid in Sabon Birnin village in Shanga local government area of the state this Monday in an all out clearance operation against the bandits.
The Director in charge of Security Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman, announced this in a statement.
He explained that in addition to rescuing the victims and recovery of weapons, the gallant troops succeeded in destroying the camp of the bandits which served as their hideout as well as neutralised some of the criminals.
“At about 0430 am on 23rd January 2024, gallant troops of 1 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Dukku Barracks, Birinin Kebbi, on clearance operation in conjunction with local vigilantes, conducted a raid on Sabon Birni Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi State.
“During the operation, the team dislodged and neutralised some bandits as well as destroyed their camp. Items recovered include; 3 AK-47 rifles affixed with magazines, 3 extra magazines, 142 rounds of ammunition and pairs of military uniform among other items.
“I am happy to inform you that, in addition, the gallant troops rescued 4 kidnapped victims namely, Alh Hakimi Rumbu (60), Amina Dikko (47) of Sangara village in Shanga LGA, Alhaji Abdullahi(50) and Bello Abdullahi(22) of Tungan Namuna in Koko LGA,” he stated.
Alhaji AbdulRahman reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Kauran Gwandu, Governor Nasir Idris-led administration to provide adequate security to all citizens in the state and commended the governor for giving security operatives moral and material support to carry out their duty of protecting the lives and property of Kebbi people.
