Military Rescues 36 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Terrorist Suspects Across Six States

Military Rescues 36 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Terrorist Suspects Across Six States

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Defence Headquarters says troops rescued at least 36 abducted civilians and arrested several suspected terrorists, informants and criminal gang members during operations across the country between August 31 and September 3, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the operations targeted terrorist and kidnapping networks in the North East, North West, North Central and South East. […]

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Military Rescues 21 Kidnap Victims, Including 15 NYSC Members, in Kogi Forest

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian military has rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, from the Egume-Ochaja forest stretch in Kogi State, following a coordinated operation by troops and other security agencies. The victims, who were among those abducted while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State, comprised eight males and 13 females. This was disclosed during a press briefing by the Director, Defence Media […]

September 2, 2026 12

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MILITARY RESCUES 44 KIDNAP VICTIMS, NEUTRALISES TERRORISTS IN WEEK-LONG OPERATIONS

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria have rescued 44 kidnapped persons and neutralised scores of terrorists in sustained military operations across the country between August 20 and 27, 2026. The operations, which also targeted kidnapping, terrorism, arms trafficking and illegal oil activities, resulted in several arrests, recovery of weapons and disruption of criminal networks across various theatres. According to a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, […]

August 30, 2026 10

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Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Foil Terrorist Attacks in Niger

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled attempted terrorist attacks in separate operations across Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 18 Brigade, Capt. Adebayo Samuel Adewumi, on Friday, the operations conducted between Monday and Wednesday also led to the recovery of weapons, motorcycles […]

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Troops Neutralise Bandits, Terrorists, Rescue 73 Kidnap Victims, Recover 211,790 Litres of Stolen Fuel

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have intensified nationwide offensives against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, neutralising several fighters across multiple theatres of operation, rescuing 73 kidnapped civilians, and recovering 211,790 litres of stolen and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during operations conducted between June 19 and 25. The military said bandits were killed in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, while terrorists […]

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Troops Rescue Eight Kidnap Victims During Offensive in Plateau Forest

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have rescued eight kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Pandam Forest, Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday by troops of Sector 9 deployed in Namu, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers in the forest. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of […]

June 28, 2026 11

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Troops Rescue 22 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise IEDs and Disrupt Terrorist Logistics Networks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and Operation HADIN KAI have recorded significant operational successes in ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations across Sokoto and Borno states, rescuing 22 kidnap victims, neutralising improvised explosive devices and disrupting terrorist logistics networks. According to statements issued by the Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA and Joint Task Force North-East Operation HADIN KAI, the operations were conducted between June 16 and […]

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Destroy Terrorist Camps in Katsina Forest

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnap victim and dismantled several terrorist camps during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Katsina State. The operation, conducted under Operation CLEAN SWEEP, involved troops of the 17 Brigade Strike Group and Quick Response Force, supported by elements of the 8 Division Special Forces and the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA. Military authorities said the troops carried out a coordinated […]

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Military Rescues Five Kidnap Victims Following Air-Ground Assault on Terrorist Camps in Kogi

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army's 12 Brigade have rescued five kidnap victims abandoned by fleeing terrorists during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Kogi State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the victims were rescued on June 17 during a military operation in the Adankolo Forest area of the state. The statement said the operation […]

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