Following a carjacking and kidnapping report, Enugu State Police swiftly rescued three victims and recovered locally made firearms and ammunition.

Police in Kaduna have successfully battled bandits and rescued three kidnapped victims. The three individuals had been held captive before their liberation.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled terrorist attacks in Niger, leading to the arrest of 20 suspected criminals.

The Nigerian Army successfully rescued 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara state and an abducted farmer in Edo state, killing one kidnapper in the process. These operations highlight ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping in the country.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 16 kidnapped victims and apprehended individuals suspected of collaborating with terrorists, recovering drugs and phones.

Nigerian troops of Operation Fansan Yamma successfully rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village in Zamfara State.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 42 kidnapped victims and killed eight terrorists in various operations, including two terrorists and three kidnap victims in Benue State. Additionally, 18 suspects were arrested during these operations.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully rescued 13 kidnapped victims during intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.

Kidnapped victims from Oyo have been released, with the Allied People’s Movement (APM) commending Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for their rescue. Governor Makinde linked the abduction to his 2027 presidential declaration, while the PDP commended the rescue efforts and called for measures to prevent recurrence.

The Nigerian Army announced that troops neutralized a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits' camp during operations in Zamfara.

Nigerian Armed Forces, in collaboration with other security agencies, neutralized nine terrorists, arrested 31 suspects, and rescued over 16 kidnapped victims in coordinated nationwide operations.

Nigerian troops have neutralized 12 terrorists, arrested 47 others, and rescued 15 kidnapped victims nationwide, while also recovering thousands of liters of stolen crude oil products.

Troops from Operation Udoka, in collaboration with other security agencies, rescued four kidnapped victims and arrested criminals following a pursuit and firefight in Nigeria's South East region.

Police in Edo State, Nigeria, successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims from the Benin–Lagos Expressway and surrounding forests after tactical operations.

A man from Borno has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing fuel to Boko Haram, following a mass trial in Abuja that involved over 500 terrorism suspects.

Nigerian Army troops have eliminated 10 terrorists, apprehended suspects, and rescued kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple theatres in the last 24 hours. This continues the military's efforts to curtail terrorist movements and disrupt supply lines in the Northeast, following previous successes in eliminating 30 terrorists and rescuing dozens of victims.

The Afenifere group condemns rising insecurity as terrorists’ ransom demands in Nigeria now include drugs, beer, and even virgins for kidnapped victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-terrorists-demand-drugs-virgins-as-ransom-says-afenifere/

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and arrested a suspected gunrunner in Kaduna State in separate successful operations. The post Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a coordinated military and police mission to free hundreds of hostages taken in a large-scale abduction.

Nigerian troops have successfully rescued dozens of kidnapped victims and thwarted several terrorist attacks across Kaduna, Sokoto, Edo, and Plateau states. Operations also led to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner and the killing of numerous terrorists.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers and 20 one-way offenders, while also rescuing three kidnapped victims and recovering motorcycles and knives.

Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims and thwarted terrorist attacks in Niger State, demonstrating their commitment to safeguarding communities.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 16 kidnapped victims, including six males, six females, and four children, in Kogi state.

The Edo State Police Command successfully rescued four kidnapped victims after a coordinated operation against armed abductors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully rescued four kidnapped victims and initiated a manhunt for suspected kidnappers following a tactical operation in Akwanga Local Government Area.

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations…

Police and forest guards in Bauchi State, Nigeria, successfully rescued two kidnapped victims from Gwamnare Forest in Ningi LGA. Efforts are ongoing to rescue other victims.

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims and thwarted coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria's North-West region.

Nigerian troops from Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully rescued 119 kidnapped victims, neutralized several bandits, and destroyed criminal hideouts during ongoing military operations across Southern Kaduna.

Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a woman and her six-month-old baby from kidnappers in Egbe, Kogi State. Search operations are ongoing for other abductees.

Nigerian troops have successfully rescued 327 kidnapped victims and neutralized 10 terrorists across the nation. The Defence Headquarters reported these operations, which also included dislodging terrorists and recovering ammunition in the North East.

Nigerian Army troops arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated internal security operations in the Federal Capital Territory and North-Central region.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum LGA, Benue, amidst intensified security operations in the state.

Security operatives successfully rescued 12 kidnapped victims from Efeche Forest in Ette, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, following a coordinated operation.

The Nigerian Army said its troops rescued the kidnap victims after receiving distress calls about the abduction of the victims in the South-eastern state. The post Nigerian troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace successfully rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau and intercept a suspected gun runner with fabricated rifles in Kadu Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-two-kidnapped-victims-nab-gun-runner-in-plateau-kaduna/

Nigerian Army troops have arrested three suspected gun runners in Zamfara, recovering an AK-103-2 rifle and ammunition, and rescuing six victims.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina after repelling a terrorist attack. The operation led to the safe recovery of the abductees.

The Nigerian Navy, Army, and Police, along with local vigilantes, rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kogi State and arrested six suspected drug peddlers in Rivers State.

Governor Lawal visited Bungudu following a bandit attack, reaffirming his government's commitment to combating crime and providing assistance to the injured, while working to secure the safe return of kidnapped victims.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters announced that 397 kidnap victims were rescued and 102 terrorists were killed during military operations in July. This update highlights the ongoing efforts by the military to combat insecurity in the country.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed two suspected terrorists, rescued three kidnapped victims, and recovered weapons during a raid on a criminal hideout in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

Kogi State authorities have announced the successful rescue of victims who were kidnapped during an attack at an examination center in Dekina. The operation led to the safe recovery of those abducted.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 22 kidnap victims and foiled abduction attempts in Sokoto, while also neutralizing 15 terrorists and rescuing 25 victims nationwide. These operations included dismantling terrorist hideouts in Katsina and rescuing additional captives in Sokoto and Abia.

Nigerian troops have successfully apprehended an ISWAP collaborator and rescued several kidnapped victims. Officials stated that the suspect had previously engaged in discussions with a Boko Haram commander before his arrest.

Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has assured the public that all kidnapped victims will be rescued. He also called for support from Nigerians to aid the efforts of the armed forces in combating insecurity.

Troops from Nigeria's Joint Task Force, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralized several terrorists and successfully rescued kidnapped victims in Ngoshe.

Nigerian troops have successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims, including five boys, two girls, and two adult females believed to be the wives of an orphanage proprietor, in Kogi state.

The Nigerian Army announced it rescued at least 11 kidnapped victims and apprehended several terror and criminal suspects during coordinated nationwide operations over the past 24 hours.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria reported significant operational successes in the first quarter of 2026, including the arrest of 1,359 suspects, rescue of 813 kidnapped victims, and dismantling of 101 illegal refineries.

"During the operation, troops made contact with the bandits, leading to a firefight in which one of the criminals was neutralised while others fled the scene with suspected gunshot wounds. The post Guards Brigade troops rescue 19 kidnapped victims, kill terrorists in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 82 Division Garrison have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The post Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, nab…