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Security operatives have rescued 18 kidnap victims in Kebbi state. 

During a briefing on Friday, Ahmed Idris, media aide of the Kebbi governor, said the victims were rescued on Thursday after their abduction from their homes at Kanya in Danko Wasagu LGA of the state on Tuesday. 

Idris said Hussani Aliyu-Bena, Danko Wasagu LGA chairman, confirmed the successful rescue of the victims. 

According to the media aide, the LGA chairman said the victims were rescued at Karen Bena area while their abductors were attempting to cross into Zamfara at about 5:30 pm on Thursday.

“This followed concerted efforts by the Dr Idris-led administration in protecting the lives and property of Kebbi citizens,’’ NAN quoted Idris as saying. 

Idris said the LGA chairman commended the state government for the prompt release of funds to security agencies which led to the success of the operation.

“Financial assistance from the state government will certainly boost the morale of security personnel to protect the lives and property of people of the state,” he said. 

“In fact, many villagers have started returning to their homes and have continued with their farming activities.”

“For four days now, the army and Nigeria air force have neutralised many bandits in the area,’’ Aliyu-Bena said in the statement issued by Idris.