Soldiers rescue three abducted victims in Kebbi

Nigerian Army troops rescued abducted victims during an operation on Saturday in the Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, according to Punch Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that two women were rescued after being abducted by bandits from the residence of Alhaji Aminu Mai Suga, the chairman of the African Democratic Congress. The report states the abduction occurred on Friday night when gunmen invaded the Dirin Daji community. During the assault, two other women were shot, with one sustaining a wound to the stomach and the other to the buttock; local sources cited in the report indicate they were taken to the General Hospital for treatment.

According to Bakastine, a crisis reporter in the North-West region, the troops also arrested four suspected bandits during the operation. Daily Post Nigeria notes that an initial attempt by security personnel to rescue the women shortly after the attack was unsuccessful.

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