How military rescued victims of kidnappers, arrested criminals in 6 geopolitical zones
Troops of the Nigerian military attached with different theatres of operations have rescued many victims kidnapping in its ongoing efforts to sustain its kinetic operations in all the six geopolitical zones across the country. This is just as the troops arrested many of the kidnappers wrecking havoc in the country while recovering their weapons and […]
In Nigeria's ongoing efforts to combat security threats, the military has rescued numerous victims of kidnappings and apprehended various criminals across all six geopolitical zones, according to Major-General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations. Between September 4th and 10th, 2026, the troops sustained kinetic operations in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States in the Northeast zone, leading to the surrender of 17 terrorist fighters and their family members in Monguno town and along the Gwoza-Limankara Road in Borno State.
The soldiers cited poor living conditions and lack of basic provisions as reasons for their surrender.
In the Northwest zone, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops also engaged in offensive operations against terrorism across Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara States. On September 4th, 2026, troops, supported by an attack helicopter, attacked a suspect hideout in the Danmusa LGA of Katsina State, neutralizing one terrorist while others fled.
The soldiers confiscated motorcycles and medical supplies intended for the terrorists. Subsequent engagements resulted in the arrest of 12 suspects and the recovery of additional exhibits on September 7th, 2026. On September 8th, 2026, troops apprehended a suspect spying on troops' location at Dange Market in Zamfara State, who had offered financial inducement to evade arrest.
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