Nigerian Army troops rescue more kidnapped victims in Kwara

Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have continued their offensive against bandits in Kwara State, successfully rescuing three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Babanla Forest on Saturday, 11 October 2025.

Acting on credible intelligence, soldiers deployed at the Patrol Base Babanla swiftly moved to a suspected bandit hideout and rescued Mrs. Oluwabusayo Taiwo, aged 25, and her three-year-old son, Taiwo Irayomide, who were abducted from Oke-Ode on 28 September 2025.

The victims were immediately given first aid treatment at the Patrol Base sick bay and are expected to be reunited with their family members after full medical evaluation.

In a separate operation, troops on routine patrol along a suspected bandit route rescued Mr. Mohammadu Sani, popularly known as Mai Shayi, a 40-year-old tea seller from Garkarima community. The bandits reportedly fled on sighting the patrol team, abandoning the victim, who was found in a pool of blood.

Soldiers recovered a dane gun and a cutlass from the scene, while the injured victim is currently receiving medical treatment at the Patrol Base.

The Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, commended the troops for their swift response, courage, and professionalism.

He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring peace in Kwara State, noting that the troops will sustain their momentum in flushing out bandits and criminal elements from the region.

Brigadier General Barkins added that ongoing operations under Operation FANSAN YAMMA are part of a broader effort to restore stability and enhance public confidence in the affected communities.