Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA under the 2 Division/Sector 3 of the Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnapped victims in Efagi village, Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, following a swift response to a kidnap incident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 10, 2025.
According to a statement by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, the troops stationed at the Lafiagi Patrol Base received a distress alert and immediately mobilised to the scene in collaboration with local vigilante groups.
The joint team engaged the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee into the bush. The victims were safely rescued and later reunited with their families.
However, one soldier and a vigilante member sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter and were promptly evacuated for medical treatment.
The Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements in Kwara and neighbouring states.
General Barkins also urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing efforts in restoring peace and security across the region.
