The Nigeria Police Force said it has rescued five kidnapped victims, killed five suspected kidnappers, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during recent operations in Kebbi and Abia states.

‎In a statement today, Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the breakthroughs were achieved through coordinated security operations involving police operatives, other security agencies, and local vigilantes.

‎He added that two other victims, Tukur Bello, 26, and Isyaka Abubakar, 25, were also rescued in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area during a routine patrol on August 15.