Nigerian Armed Forces Rescue 70 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Kingpin

The Nigerian Armed Forces successfully rescued 70 kidnap victims and arrested a notorious kingpin during recent military operations. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media, reported that troops rescued 27 villagers in Katsina State and 29 residents in Niger State.

In Kano State, two suspects were neutralized, and a victim was rescued, along with ₦10 million believed to be ransom money. Additionally, a wanted terrorist kingpin was apprehended in Mokwa town, Niger State, with four mobile phones and cash recovered.

In Borno and Yobe states, troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted offensives, recovering arms and ammunition and arresting suspected terrorist collaborators. The military also reported the surrender of 19 terrorist fighters and family members due to hunger and hardship.

In Kogi State, Operation WHIRL STROKE rescued five victims abandoned by their captors, while other operations led to the rescue of additional kidnapped individuals across various states.