Soldiers Rescue More Kidnap Victims in Kwara, Intensify Anti-Bandit Operations!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully rescued three more kidnapped victims from the Babanla Forest in Kwara State, as part of ongoing efforts to stamp out banditry in the region.

What Happened:

• The rescue took place during a coordinated offensive in the Babanla axis, a known hideout for armed bandits.
• The victims—abducted during recent attacks on local communities—were safely extracted and are receiving medical attention.
• The Army also recovered weapons, motorcycles, and logistics supplies used by the kidnappers.

Ongoing Operations:

• The Nigerian Army confirmed that clearance and search operations will continue until all criminal elements are neutralized.
• Troops are working in collaboration with local vigilantes and intelligence networks to track down remaining threats.
• Security presence has been reinforced in surrounding communities to prevent re-infiltration.

Why It Matters:

• The operation is a boost to public confidence in military efforts to restore safety in Kwara’s rural belts.
• It reflects the Army’s renewed commitment under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to reclaim forests and highways from criminal control.
• The rescue comes amid wider national concern over rising incidents of kidnapping and rural insecurity.

Citations:

1. Nigerian Army Press Release – www.army.mil.ng
2. Channels TV – www.channelstv.com
3. Daily Trust – www.dailytrust.com.ng/kwara-bandits-army-rescue-operation-babanla-forest

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