Troops Rescue Another 3 Kidnap Victims In Kwara Community

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued another three kidnap victims in Babanla in  the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State.

The troops rescued the victims at different locations during an operation carried out in the forest in Babanla community.

The acting assistant director of Army Public Relations, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, confirmed in a statement yesterday that the rescue operation was conducted on Saturday.

He said troops of 2 Division/Sector 3, “Operation FANSAN YAMMA”, sustained aggressive operations against bandits in Kwara State, leading to the rescue of three kidnapped victims at different locations within the Babanla Forest on Saturday.

The troops deployed on the Patrol Base Babanla, according to him, acting on credible intelligence, mobilised to a suspected bandit hideout and rescued Mrs Oluwabusayo Taiwo, aged 25, and her three-year-old son, Taiwo Irayomide, who were among the victims abducted at Oke-Ode on September 28, 2025.

Nwankwo said the rescued victims were currently receiving first aid treatment at the Patrol Base sick bay and will be reunited with their family members soon.

In a similar development, troops on routine patrol along a suspected bandit route also rescued Mr Mohammadu Sani (Mai Shayi), a 40-year-old local tea seller from Garkarima. The bandits fled upon sighting the patrol team, abandoning the victim, who was found in a pool of blood.

Troops recovered one dane gun and a cutlass from the scene. He said the victim is currently receiving medical attention at the Patrol Base sick bay.

The commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism while reaffirming that the Nigerian Army will remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will continue to intensify operations aimed at restoring peace and stability across Kwara State and its environs.”