Army rescues 22 kidnapped victims in Niger

The Nigerian Army has rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the operation was carried out by troops of 18 Brigade, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, on September 15, 2026, at about 2:30 pm.

The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandon the victims. One of the victims sustained injuries and was evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.

The rescued victims were later handed over to the leadership of the Muchiya community. The Punch reports that the rescue was a result of a raid on a terrorist camp, while the Daily Post Nigeria states that the terrorists fled during a patrol, abandoning the victims. Three motorcycles believed to have been used by the terrorists were recovered.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.