Nigerian Navy Troops Successfully Rescue Abducted Victims

On April 18, 2026, Nigerian Navy troops deployed to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibira responded to a distress call after gunshots were heard along the Doka-Ibira axis. Upon rapid mobilization, they engaged in a gun duel with terrorist fighters, successfully neutralizing several insurgents and rescuing five victims of abduction, four of whom sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to a general hospital for treatment.

The operation underscored the Navy's commitment to counter-terrorism efforts. On April 20, 2026, troops from the 2 Nation Mission Force Brigade conducted a coordinated ambush in Anguwan Hask, resulting in the neutralization of additional insurgents and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, with no casualties reported among the troops.

Similarly, personnel deployed to FOB Dokan Karji responded to a distress call from Kusher Village, engaging in a gunfight that led to the successful rescue of three unharmed kidnap victims. Captain Abiodun Folorunsho emphasized the Navy's ongoing contributions to national security.