Tag: Rescue operation

Zamfara: Troops rescue 48 kidnapped civilians 

Aminu Imam
Zamfara troops rescue

Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF)’s North-West ‘Operation Fansan Yamma‘, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Ƙauran-Namoda local government area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of 26th July, 2026. According to an issued statement by Lt.-Colonel Aliyu ÆŠanja, the JTF’sMedia Information Officer, the operation was launched after troops of Sector 2 received a distress call indicating that a large group of terrorists, riding about 40 motorcycles, had invaded the community. The terrorists rounded up numerous residents with the…

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DSS rescues 4 remaining kidnapped Ƙauran-Namoda students

Aminu Imam
DSS rescues remaining kidnapped students

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in Zamfara State have rescued the four remaining students kidnapped from the Federal Polytechnic, Ƙauran-Namoda. According to the DSS, the rescue was carried out late Wednesday through an intelligence-led operation, and that no ransom was paid. It said one of the abductors was arrested during the raid, but that the others did not survive. Recall that the students – 4 males and one female – were abducted on June 3 from their off-campus hostel in the Low-cost area of Ƙauran-Namoda town, after…

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Troops rescue widow of Late Major-Gen. Rabe Abubakar

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Troops rescue widow

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, widow of the Late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits shortly before the retired senior military officer died in captivity. According to military sources, the rescue operation was carried out in Tunga Village, where troops encountered the armed bandits holding her captive. During the exchange, the kidnappers reportedly shot Mrs. Abubakar before fleeing as soldiers advanced on their position. The troops immediately secured the area, rescued her and administered emergency first aid. Military authorities said Mrs.…

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“Why airstrikes remain off the table” – FG explains rescue tactics

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FG on rescue tactics

…Says DSS, military contacted bandits to free 38 Kwara worshippers The Presidency has offered fresh insight into how 38 worshippers kidnapped from Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, in Ekiti LGA of Kwara State, were rescued — and why the military cannot simply bomb bandit hideouts despite having intelligence on their locations. Speaking on a television programme  on Monday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, said the Department of State Services (DSS) and the military used a non-kinetic approach, making direct contact with the kidnappers and…

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