A joint security operation in Kebbi State has secured the release of three kidnapped victims and arrested five suspected bandits in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The operation was carried out on Friday by the Nigerian Military, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and local vigilantes.
The suspected kidnappers abandoned their victims and ran into the forest with fatal wounds.
The raid is part of renewed efforts to restore peace along the troubled Shanga–Tungan Giwa–Birnin Yauri corridors
The victims are currently receiving treatment at a facility before being reunited with their families.
The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Bello Musa commended the bravery, commitment and professionalism displayed by the combined team of security personnel in rescuing the victims promptly and charged them to sustain the synergy amongst them, as no security outfit can do it alone.
CP Sani equally reiterated the Command’s readiness in safeguarding the lives and property of the good people of Kebbi State.
The CP called on the residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station for prompt response, please.
