Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Six-Month-Old Baby, in Katsina

Soldiers from Nigeria’s 17 Brigade rescued 27 people abducted in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State after a gunfight with suspected terrorists. Deployed following a distress call from Gamji, troops caught up with the kidnappers near Kamba at about 6:05 p.m., forcing them to abandon the captives. The rescued group comprised 15 men and 12 women, including a six-month-old baby, and was handed over to Gamji village head Alhaji Falalu Suleiman. No soldiers were killed or injured, and patrols continue in the area.