The Nigerian Army announced that its troops rescued 16 kidnapping victims and seized a cache of weapons, explosives and cash after ambushing suspected terrorists on a road in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to the army’s statement, the operation took place along a route within Kontagora LGA, where soldiers engaged the suspects and recovered the following items:
- Two rifles
- Three improvised explosive devices
- Thirty‑three motorcycles
- Undisclosed amounts of cash
The rescued individuals were freed without reported injuries, and the army said the operation disrupted a planned kidnapping scheme. No casualties among the troops were reported.
Kidnapping for ransom has been a persistent security challenge in Nigeria’s northern regions, prompting regular military and police operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and protecting civilians.
The army reaffirmed its commitment to continue aggressive patrols and rapid response actions across the country to curb kidnapping and related violent crimes.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
