Defence, Security
THE troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped farmers and recovered motorcycles from bandits that attacked farmers in Gandi community in Rabah local government area of Sokoto state.
A credible security source from the area disclosed the operational success to the News Agency of Nigeria in Sokoto.
The source said troops of 8 Division of Nigerian Army deployed in Gandi undertook the operation and during the encounter one civilian sustained a gunshot wound from bandits.
The source said the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, adding that the wounded victim has been taken to general hospital Gandi for treatment.
(NAN)
W.U
June 17, 2026
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