June 16, 2026
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped farmers and recovered stolen motorcycles following a bandit attack on farming communities in Gandi, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday by troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed in Gandi after receiving reports of an attack by armed bandits on farmers working in the area.
A security source disclosed that the troops swiftly mobilised and engaged the attackers in a coordinated operation, leading to the successful rescue of the abducted victims and the recovery of motorcycles stolen during the assault.
