Army rescues 62 hostages, kills two terrorists in Kebbi, Zamfara
The Nigerian Army has rescued 62 hostages and neutralised two terrorists in renewed operations against bandits in Kebbi and Zamfara states. The raids were carried out by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 2 Joint Task Force, working with other security agencies and local vigilantes. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi said the hostages were freed from Munhaye Forest in Zamfara State, a notorious hideout of bandit leader Kachalla Alti. He added that all the rescued victims are in safe custody while efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families. In Kebbi State, troops ambushed members of the Lakurawa terrorists group near the border between Augie Local Government Area and Binji Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following actionable intelligence. The operation around Kerani village led to the killing of two terrorists and the […]