Nigerian Navy Hands Over Two Rescued Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Two Rescued Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has handed over two suspected victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following their rescue during an operation in Lagos State. The victims were rescued by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry during a targeted anti-human trafficking operation on 17 July 2026 and subsequently handed over to NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Command in Ikeja […]

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44 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued After Month-Long Joint Security Operation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Forty-four pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued after a month-long intelligence-led operation involving the military, intelligence agencies and other security services. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Nigerian Army said the victims, abducted on 15 May, were rescued on 10 July following a […]

July 13, 2026 29

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Six Escape Bandits’ Den, Rescued by Troops in Katsina

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued six people who were abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Abayomi Adisa, the victims were rescued on 29 June during a routine foot patrol by troops deployed at Unguwan Doka in Faskari Local Government Area. The Army said the […]

July 6, 2026 10

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Ten Rescued as Troops Foil Multiple Kidnapping Attempts in Plateau, Kaduna

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Ten kidnapped victims have been rescued by troops of Operation Enduring Peace following a series of operations that foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and disrupted criminal activities in Plateau and Kaduna states over the last 48 hours. In a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, the military said the operations led to the rescue of six abducted […]

June 8, 2026 20

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65 Abducted Persons, Others Rescued as Troops Intensify Operations in Mandara Mountains

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued four abducted civilians, arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and recorded fresh surrenders of insurgents’ family members during sustained operations across the North East. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, on Friday, troops operating under Operation DESERT SANITY V and Siege Operations recorded major breakthroughs […]

May 23, 2026 25

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Kogi Govt Condemns Attack on Illegal Orphanage, Says 15 Pupils Rescued

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Kogi State Government has condemned the attack on an unregistered orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, along the Kabba Junction axis of Lokoja, saying 15 pupils have been rescued. In a statement on Monday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable, adding that security agencies are working to secure the release of the remaining victims. The facility, identified […]

April 29, 2026 27

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One Rescued, Seven Arrested After Gunmen Attack Bus on Ayere-Kabba Road in Kogi State

By Toffa Momoh LOKOJA— The Kogi State Police Command says it has rescued one victim and arrested seven suspects following a kidnapping incident along the Ayere–Kabba Road on April 13, 2026. Police said armed men attacked a Chisco Transport Company Toyota Hiace bus, registration number KJA 405 YJ, traveling from Lagos to Abuja at about 8:30 p.m. The attack occurred inward Kabba Local Government Area. A joint security response led […]

April 22, 2026 27

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Thirty-One Rescued as Troops Foil Easter Church Attack in Kaduna

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Thirty-one people have been rescued after troops foiled an attack on a church in Kaduna State, where gunmen had abducted worshippers during an Easter service. According to a statement released to the press by the Nigerian Army, soldiers responded swiftly to a distress call from Ariko village in Kachia Local Government Area and mobilised to the scene. With support from local residents, the troops pursued the […]

April 6, 2026 20

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Seven Rescued After Tantita Boat Collision in Bayelsa Waters- Navy

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it has rescued seven people following a boat collision in the Ogboinbiri waterways of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, the rescue operation was launched after a distress call involving a collision between a Tantita patrol boat and a wooden market boat. Naval personnel from Nigerian Navy […]

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