Thursday, June 18, 2026

kidnapped victims

June 15, 2026

Six hostages escape from terrorists’ den

The military disclosed that efforts were ongoing to reunite the hostages with their families and provide necessary support.

Troops
June 13, 2026

Police rescue three abducted travellers in Zamfara

He said the victims were rescued unharmed.

Rescued victims
September 25, 2025

Troops killed dozens of terrorists, nabbed 120 criminals, rescued 41 victims in one week: DHQ

He added that a notorious terrorist, Abubakar Ahmadu, alongside six others, was apprehended during the operations.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
May 8, 2025
Armed police officers on duty
August 26, 2024

Police say Katsina bandit attack foiled, five kidnapped victims rescued

Operatives of the police command in Katsina have foiled two bandits’ attacks and rescued five kidnapped victims in Malumfashi LGA.

Policewomen
November 2, 2023

Police say 134 arrested in Katsina for kidnapping, killing, rustling

The police command in Katsina says it arrested no fewer than 134 suspected criminals in connection with various offences in October.

Bandits attack
November 30, 2021

Police rescue 3 kidnapped victims, recover AK-47 rifles in Zamfara

The Zamfara police command said they also arrested members of the outlawed Yansakai group for the murder of Fulani herders.

Police
March 15, 2021

Troops kill 41 terrorists in Borno forest, rescue 60 kidnap victims: Official

Mr. Yerima said weapons discovered from the terrorists include; 12 AK 47 rifles, 8 Fabric Nationale (FN) rifles and Improvise Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima