Nigerian troops rescue 70 abductees, recover N10m ransom

Between October 15 and 22, Nigerian troops rescued more than 70 abducted persons, recovered N10 million suspected to be ransom, and arrested several suspected terrorists and kidnappers. Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, reported that troops rescued 27 villagers in Gamji community, Katsina, and 29 residents in Mariga Local Government Area, Niger.

Additionally, 11 passengers were rescued from a commercial bus attack along the Ayere-Kabba road in Kogi. Troops tracked kidnappers to Falgore Forest, neutralized two suspects, and rescued a victim from Fanyabo village in Kano, returning the victim and the ransom to the family.

In the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai conducted operations in Borno and Yobe, arresting logistics suppliers and collaborators. Nineteen terrorist fighters and family members surrendered, citing hunger and hardship.

In the North-Central, Operation Whirl Stroke troops rescued five victims in Kogi and arrested a gunrunner in Benue.