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Nigerian Troops Foil Easter Church Attack in Kaduna, Rescue 31 Abducted Worshippers

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Nigerian Troops Foil Easter Church Attack in Kaduna, Rescue 31 Abducted Worshippers

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a terrorist attack on an Easter church service in Kaduna State, rescuing 31 abducted worshippers in a swift counter-operation. The incident occurred in Ariko Village, located in Kachia Local Government Area, where armed assailants stormed a church during Easter celebrations and abducted congregants. Security sources confirmed that…

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Nigerian Army Rescues Retired Colonel from Gunmen Hours After Abduction in Plateau State

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Nigerian Army Rescues Retired Colonel from Gunmen Hours After Abduction in Plateau State

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued retired Colonel Ajanaku after he was abducted by armed gunmen from his residence in Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of January 5, 2026, causing panic among residents of the area. Security sources revealed that the retired officer was…

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Bandits and banditry, News, Terrorism and Terrorists

Nigerian Army Rescues 10 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna Operation

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Nigerian Army Rescues 10 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna Operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Peace Shield have successfully rescued ten kidnapped victims in a dawn operation in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State. According to a statement issued by Army Headquarters on Friday, the victims were abducted from their farms at Ungwan Nungu on November 29, 2025. After credible intelligence, troops from Sector…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

Nigerian Army Rescues 21 Kidnapped Victims, Including 4 Chinese Nationals, in Joint Operation Across Kwara and Kogi States

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Nigerian Army Rescues 21 Kidnapped Victims, Including 4 Chinese Nationals, in Joint Operation Across Kwara and Kogi States

In a major breakthrough against insecurity in North-Central Nigeria, troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division/Sector 3 under Operation FANSAN YAMA have successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States. According to an official statement issued on 17 October 2025 by Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director of Army…

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Kwara Bandit Attack: GOC 2 Division Leads Nigerian Army Troops to Rescue Kidnap Victims, Visits Ayekale Monarch

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Kwara Bandit Attack: GOC 2 Division Leads Nigerian Army Troops to Rescue Kidnap Victims, Visits Ayekale Monarch

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, Major General CR Nnebeife, has led troops on an operational visit to Patrol Base Babanla, culminating in the rescue of two kidnapped victims near Babasango Forest in Kwara State. The rescue operation followed a bandits’ attack on…

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Bandits and banditry, National Security and Military