Soldiers from Operation MESA, attached to the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, have rescued seven out of ten residents kidnapped during a late-night bandit attack on Yankamaye Cikin Gari village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The rescue operation was detailed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu.
According to the statement, heavily armed bandits on foot stormed the village around 11:00 p.m. on Friday, 29 November 2025, abducted ten people, and shot dead a 60-year-old woman.
Following a distress call, a joint team of troops and police operatives immediately mobilised, pursued the attackers along their escape route towards Rimaye, and engaged them in a fierce firefight.
“The superior firepower of the troops forced the bandits to abandon seven of the abducted victims, who were successfully rescued,” Capt. Zubairu said.
The fleeing bandits escaped towards Kankia Local Government Area in neighbouring Katsina State.
Ongoing operations are in progress to locate and neutralise the gang.Commander of the 3 Brigade commended the troops for their gallantry, rapid response, and professionalism.
He called on residents to continue supporting security forces by providing timely and credible information to help end banditry in the area.
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