Army forces in Nigeria’s Kontagora Local Government Area rescued 16 people who had been held hostage by suspected terrorists, according to a statement from the Nigerian Army.
During an ambush on a route in Kontagora, troops seized a range of weapons and explosives, including two rifles and three bombs, as well as 33 bicycles that had been used by the attackers.
In addition to the arms, the soldiers recovered a sum of cash, which authorities say was intended for the insurgents’ operations.
The operation, carried out by the Army’s regional command, was part of an ongoing effort to curb the growing threat of kidnapping and armed robbery in the Niger State region.
Details of the identities of the rescued victims and the exact circumstances of their abduction were not released by the military, but the incident underscores the continued security challenges faced by communities in north‑central Nigeria.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
