Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Combat Team 6, have rescued 31 kidnapped victims during a patrol operation along the Bagega–Kawaye road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This was contained in a post on Friday night shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama who disclosed details of the operation. According to the post, the rescue took place at about 6:33 a.m. on May 28 when the troops came across the victims while carrying out routi…

Troops rescue 327 kidnapped victims, neutralise 10 terrorists nationwide

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Friday disclosed that troops rescued 327 kidnapped victims and neutralised 10 terrorists during various military operations conducted across the country in the last one week. The military said most of the rescued victims were recovered from captivity in the North-West and North-Central regions. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who disclosed this while…

Troops eliminate several terrorists, rescue 179 kidnapped victims in fresh offensives

Troops eliminate several terrorists, rescue 179 kidnapped victims in fresh offensives — DHQ The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) eliminate several terrorists and rescued no fewer than 179 kidnapped victims between May 25 and 28. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, who disclosed this in a statement […] The post Troops eliminate several terrorists, rescue 179 kidnapped victims in fr…

Troops rescue 179 kidnap victims, gun down scores of terrorists nationwide

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) rescued 179 kidnapped victims and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations across the country between May 25 and May 28.

Nationwide Military Operations Yield Major Gains as Terrorists Fall, Victims Regain Freedom - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded major operational successes against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across different parts of the country between May 25 and 28, 2026, with several terrorists neutralised, suspected collaborators arrested, and kidnapped victims rescued. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing on ongoing militar…

Troops Rescue 148 Kidnapped Victims in Niger State

Nigerian troops operating under Combat Sub-Sector (CSS) X have successfully rescued 148 kidnapped victims in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.The victims, comprising two adult males and 146 women and children, were rescued around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2026, at Kotonkoro in Mariga LGA.Security sources revealed that the hostages had been held in captivity for approximately three months by terrorists suspected to be operating fro…