Troops rescue 398 kidnap victims, arrest 31 terrorists, neutralise 10 —DHQ

Author: Kingsley OmonobiPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops rescue 398 kidnap victims, arrest 31 terrorists, neutralise 10 —DHQ

Nigerian troops rescued 388 kidnap victims, arrested 31 terrorists, and neutralized 10 terrorists in operations in the North West, including Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara States. Major General Michael Onoja announced the results on June 17, 2026. Notable actions included intercepting an arms dealer, Mallam Mustapha Abubakar, with ammunition, and destroying a terrorist hideout. Suspects were apprehended and communication equipment seized.

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