Troops rescue five kidnapping victims, evacuate two injured in Sokoto attack

Author: Hadiza MusaPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops rescue five kidnapping victims, evacuate two injured in Sokoto attack

Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued five kidnapped victims and evacuated two injured civilians following an attack in Sokoto State. The incident occurred in Chacho Village, Wurno Local Government Area, amid reported terrorist activities. The victims were found unharmed after being abandoned by their captors, while the injured were taken to a hospital for treatment.

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