Abuja — Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 26 kidnapped victims, thwarted an attempted jailbreak, and recorded multiple operational successes across the North-West and North-Central regions within the last 24 hours.
A credible military source disclosed the developments to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, noting that the operations disrupted several terrorist and criminal activities across different theatres.
Rescues Across Three States
In Kaduna State, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued seven abducted persons during a fighting patrol in Kajuru Local Government Area on Wednesday.
The source said the troops acted on actionable intelligence regarding the movement of kidnappers along the Anguwan Walaha axis, engaging the criminals in a gun battle. One terrorist was neutralised, while others fled in disarray. Three motorcycles earlier snatched from residents were recovered during the operation.
In Katsina State, troops of 17 Brigade rescued a 15-year-old girl abducted from Gidan Bajini village during a fighting patrol around Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Government Area.
“The victim was rescued unhurt and is currently in military custody for further action,” the source said.
Similarly, in Sokoto State, troops of CSI Battalion VII rescued 12 hunters and civilians during a patrol at Kadida village in Tangaza Local Government Area.
One injured civilian was evacuated to a medical facility, while troops have continued to dominate the area to deny terrorists freedom of movement.
Jailbreak Attempt Foiled
The military source also revealed that troops foiled an attempted terrorist attack on the Kangiwa Correctional Centre in Arewa Local Government Area.
According to him, the attackers, armed with rifles and riding motorcycles, fled upon sighting the troops after assaulting a correctional officer and setting ablaze a patrol vehicle and a motorcycle within the facility.
Troops recovered assorted rifles and ammunition, pursued the fleeing terrorists toward the Niger Republic border, and reinforced security around the correctional centre to prevent further attacks.
Sustained Operations Continue
The source added that ongoing kinetic and non-kinetic operations across the regions continue to weaken criminal networks, rescue abducted victims, and restore public confidence in affected communities.
