Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued three kidnapped victims in separate operations carried out over the weekend in the Babanla Forest area of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State.
Acting on credible intelligence, soldiers from the Patrol Base Babanla stormed a suspected bandits’ hideout, rescuing Mrs. Oluwabusayo Taiwo, 25, and her three-year-old son, Taiwo Irayomide, who were abducted at Oke-Ode on September 28, 2025. The victims, according to military authorities, are receiving first aid treatment at the Patrol Base sick bay and will be reunited with their families soon.
In a related operation, troops on routine patrol along a suspected bandits’ route rescued another victim, Mr. Mohammadu Sani, a 40-year-old tea seller from Garkarima. The bandits reportedly fled upon sighting the patrol team, leaving the victim—who was found injured and in a pool of blood—behind. A dane gun and a cutlass were recovered from the scene. Sani is also receiving medical care at the Patrol Base.
The Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism. He reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, assuring that operations would continue to be intensified to restore peace and stability across Kwara State and its environs.
