{
  "id": 18156836,
  "title": "Soldiers rescue nine kidnap victims in Kebbi, recover 108 livestock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/soldiers-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-recover-108-livestock",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-recover-108-livestock/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kebbi State, soldiers have rescued nine kidnapped individuals and recovered 108 livestock during operations in the Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. The Joint Task Force North-West, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, responded to reports of bandit activity and invasions of communities. After engaging in a gun battle with suspected bandits, the troops managed to free two victims, Barbuga Bawashe, aged 26, and Barka Dakaji, aged 61. Additionally, the military recovered 34 cows and 74 rams during the operation. In another incident, seven more kidnapped victims were rescued in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages, with the rescued individuals ranging in age from 10 to 60 years. The military stated that these operations are part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal elements and ensure security in the North-West region.",
  "summary": "Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnap victims and recovered 108 livestock during operations in Danko-Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-recover-108-livestock/",
  "key_points": [
    "Soldiers rescue nine kidnapped individuals in Kebbi",
    "Military recovers 108 livestock during operations",
    "Joint Task Force North-West combats bandit activity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}