According to the vigilante, the attackers targeted shops and asked for specific individuals before abducting them.
The police command in Kebbi has arrested seven suspected bandits linked to the killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps officers in the Bagudo council area of the state.
Mrs Tinubu said Nigeria remains a country with enormous potential despite its numerous challenges.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after the child’s disappearance, the suspect contacted the parents and demanded ₦200,000 for the child’s release,” he said.
Mr Abubakar said several others escaped into the forest with suspected gunshot wounds.
“You stand as a shield between innocent citizens and those who seek to destroy the peace, safety, and dignity of our communities,” he said.
“Yesterday evening. The corpse was discovered this morning after the other person who sustained injuries established communication with his community,” a youth leader said.
The operations led to the recovery of communication devices, cash, and other items linking the suspects to criminal activities.
Mr Oteh said the pursuit enabled troops to rescue a pastor and his wife from the kidnappers.
Following the incident, some residents of the village reportedly carried out a reprisal.
