Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.

Nigerian Army troops have rescued six kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected terrorists during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara States. The operations were conducted as part of ongoing efforts under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to degrade terrorist networks and protect communities across the North-West. Accor

Nigerian soldiers in Zamfara have rescued six kidnap victims and intercepted three suspected gun runners, recovering an AK-103-2 rifle and ammunition.

The police said the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the security personnel, leading to a fierce gun duel.