{
  "id": 18164581,
  "title": "'We rescued nine kidnap victims, recovered 108 livestock in Kebbi' – Nigerian Army",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/we-rescued-nine-kidnap-victims-recovered-108-livestock-in-kebbi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:53:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/04/we-rescued-nine-kidnap-victims-recovered-108-livestock-in-kebbi-nigerian-army/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Kebbi State, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock, including 34 cows and 74 rams, during recent operations. These operations were launched in response to reports of suspected bandits invading communities, abducting residents, and stealing livestock. The troops swiftly responded to a distress call and engaged the bandits in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area and Sabon Tunga Village. Following the encounter, the troops successfully rescued two victims, Barbuga Bawashe, 26, and Barka Dakaji, 61, and recovered the livestock. On the same day, in a related operation, seven additional victims were rescued in Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages. These victims had reportedly been held captive for several months before escaping amid sustained military efforts. The rescued victims have been handed over to the District Head of Unashi for reunification with their families.",
  "summary": "Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock, comprising 34 cows and 74 rams, during sustained operations in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operations, conducted in the Danko general area and Sabon Tunga Village, followed reports of […] 'We rescued nine kidnap victims,…",
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  "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."
}