Nigerian army rescues 13 hostages from extremist group
- The Nigerian army rescued 13 hostages from an extremist group in Kaduna State, reportedly overwhelming the kidnappers in the operation.
- Several kidnappers were killed and others captured, although the specific group involved was not identified.
- The rescued hostages were assessed medically before reuniting with their families, and weapons were seized during the operation.
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Nigerian troops have rescued 13 hostages who were kidnapped by an extremist group in the northwestern state of Kaduna, the country's army said yesterday, the Associated Press reported, quoted by BTA. A statement from the army said that “the troops overpowered the terrorists, forcing them to abandon their captives.” Several kidnappers were killed and others captured, the military added. It is not specified what armed group the kidnappers belonged…
LAGOS (Agencies) - The Nigerian military has rescued 13 hostages held by gunmen in the northwestern state of Kaduna, a government official said on Monday, in a military operation carried out on a tip-off. The military launched the operation at a camp near the town of Chigulu in Kaduna state after receiving information that the kidnappers were about to move the six men and seven women to another location. The Kaduna state security commissioner, S…
Nigerian troops rescue 13 kidnap victims in northwest Kaduna
LAGOS - Nigeria's army has rescued 13 hostages who were kidnapped in northwest Kaduna state, following a military operation prompted by a tip-off, a government official said on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Troops battle kidnappers, rescue 13 hostages in Kaduna - Nigeria News Update
Officials said the soldiers engaged the kidnappers in a firefight before rescuing the captives. The post Troops battle kidnappers, rescue 13 hostages in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Abuja, September 15, 2024 (MIA) – The Nigerian Army has rescued 13 hostages kidnapped by an extremist group in the northwestern state of Kaduna. As the army announced, in a...
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