Kaduna: Troops rescue toddler from kidnappers, intensify search for abducted mother
Troops have rescued a two-year-old boy who was abducted alongside his mother by suspected kidnappers in Ungwan Nungu village, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The development was disclosed in a post by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle. The rescue operation was conducted […] Kaduna: Troops rescue toddler from…
In a dramatic rescue operation on September 16, 2026, military forces in Kaduna State successfully liberated a two-year-old boy who had been kidnapped along with his mother. The rescue took place at around 4 pm in Ungwan Nungu village, Sanga Local Government Area, following intelligence on the kidnappers' movements. Troops conducted a search around Tayu High Grounds, Tayu Village, and surrounding areas.
During the operation, the soldiers encountered the suspected kidnappers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. In the ensuing chaos, the kidnappers abandoned the toddler, identified as Jafaru Baba, and fled into the surrounding bush. The troops swiftly recovered the child and promptly returned him to his father.
The soldiers reportedly expended 17 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition during the encounter. Authorities are now working tirelessly to locate and rescue the boy's mother, as well as apprehend the suspected kidnappers responsible for the abduction. In addition to the rescue, security forces have intensified their search efforts across the surrounding terrain in pursuit of the fleeing suspects.
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