Troops rescue 7 kidnapped farmers, recover motorcycles in Sokoto 
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The troops of Operation Fansan Yamma on Tuesday 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 newsmen on Tuesday 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 gunshot wound from bandits.
The source said the incident occured on Tuesday morning, adding that the wounded victim has been taken to general hospital Gandi for treatment.
The source who pleaded for anonymity for not having the authority to speak to the press reiterated that proactive measures were ensured to protect lives and properties as well adequate security for farming, stressing the need for more vigilance by farmers.
The credible source further disclosed that the vigilance and quick response of troops saved lives and properties.
