The Nigerian Army on Sunday, 30 November, 2025 disclosed that it troops, Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, have rescued seven persons abducted during a bandit attack on Yankamaye Cikin Gari village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, who announced the development through a statement issued on Sunday, 30 November, 2025, said the incident occurred on Saturday, 29 November, 2025 at about 23:00 p.m.
According to Zubairu, the troops received a distress call that a large number of bandits on foot had stormed the village, abducted 10 residents and killed a 60-year-old woman.
While stating that a joint team of the soldiers and police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene and pursued the bandits along their withdrawal route towards Rimaye, spokesman said the troops engaged the attackers with a high volume of fire and “successfully rescued seven of the abducted victims.”
“The bandits fled towards Kankia Local Government Area in Katsina State. Efforts are ongoing to track their location,” he said.
He said that a joint team of the soldiers and police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene and pursued the bandits along their withdrawal route towards Rimaye.
Zubairu also added that the troops engaged the attackers with a high volume of fire and “successfully rescued seven of the abducted victims.
“The bandits fled towards Kankia Local Government Area in Katsina State. Efforts are ongoing to track their location,” he said.
Zubairu quoted the Commander of the 3 Brigade, as commending the troops for their bravery, swift response and professionalism during the operation.
He urged residents of the state to support ongoing operations by providing credible and timely information to security agencies.
