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Nigeria security forces rescue dozens of kidnapping victims in multi-state operations

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Security forces across Nigeria have conducted a series of successful operations to rescue kidnapping victims and apprehend criminal suspects.

In Katsina State, police intercepted bandits in the Dutsin-Ma and Danmusa areas, rescuing three women and a nursing baby. In separate operations by the Joint Task Force, 31 victims were rescued in Katsina and Kebbi, resulting in the death of two terrorists, including a known kingpin.

In Niger State, Nigerian Army troops from the 18 Brigade rescued 22 individuals in Muchiya village following intelligence on terrorist movements. Meanwhile, in Anambra State, police arrested seven suspects in operations involving both kidnapping and armed robbery, recovering a stolen vehicle and a tricycle.

Other notable actions include the rescue of a two-year-old boy in Kaduna and the rescue of eight victims in Benue State following a gun battle in Amla Forest. In Plateau State, police arrested 32 suspects and recovered 10 firearms. Additionally, the DSS in Niger State arrested two men linked to a gang that extorted ₦14 million in ransom.

Entities

Abbah Alhassan · Ali Fage · Anambra Police Command · Directorate of State Services · Dutsin-Ma · Jibia Local Government Area · Kaduna State Police Command · Kankia · Katsina State · Katsina State Police Command · Niger State · Niger State Police Command

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Kaduna police rescued two victims and arrested 12 suspects during operations in Ikara and Makarfi Local Government Areas. thenews-chronicle.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Police in Benue State rescued eight victims from a kidnappers' camp in Amla Forest following a gun battle. blueprint.ng · dailytrust.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Police rescued four victims, including three women and a nursing baby, following a midnight attack in Makwanta village. www.iroyinyorubatv.com.ng · www.nigerianeye.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Anambra police arrested two suspects in Nimo after a victim was held for three days and had ₦7 million withdrawn from their accounts. phenomenal.com.ng · nigeriancurrent.com · prnigeria.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a mobile phone, and suspected Indian hemp during the Katsina rescue operation. www.iroyinyorubatv.com.ng · www.nigerianeye.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Military operations in Katsina and Kebbi states rescued 31 victims and killed two terrorists, including kingpin Abbah Alhassan. www.naijanews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Troops rescued a two-year-old boy in Kaduna State after an exchange of gunfire with suspected kidnappers. tgnews.com.ng

Sources

KATSINA POLICE FOIL MIDNIGHT BANDIT ATTACK, RESCUE THREE WOMEN AND NURSING BABY [www.iroyinyorubatv.com.ng]
Police arrest man who kidnapped grandfather in Katsina, rescue two victims [arewaagenda.com]
Anambra police rescue kidnap victim, arrest seven suspects [phenomenal.com.ng]
Troops Rescue Two-Year-Old Boy From Kidnappers in Kaduna [tgnews.com.ng]
Plateau police arrest 32 suspects, recover 10 firearms [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest seven suspects [nigeriancurrent.com]
Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Nab Seven Suspects in Anambra [prnigeria.com]
C’River: Police recover tricycle suspectedly stolen in A’Ibom, nab suspect [realnewsmagazine.net]
Kidnapping: Police rescue 8 victims in Benue forest [blueprint.ng]
Don't Trade Your Children For Quick Wealth, Anambra Police Warn Mothers [newtelegraphng.com]
Anambra: Police warn parents against exposing children to exploitation [tribuneonlineng.com]
Benue: Police engage kidnappers in gun battle, rescue 8. . . [dailytrust.com]
DSS Arrests Two Young Men for Alleged Kidnapping in Niger [www.thisdaylive.com]
Woman, daughter arrested over alleged kidnap of seven children in Onitsha - THE AUTHORITY NEWS [authorityngr.com]
Two Kidnap Victims Rescued as Kaduna Police Raid Bandits’ Hideout [thenews-chronicle.com]
Two Killed As Troops Rescue 31 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Kebbi [www.naijanews.com]
Police Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Rescue Four Victims [www.nigerianeye.com]
Police Rescue Woman and Baby After Katsina Bandit Attack [www.tori.ng]
Eight arraigned over missing baby [punchng.com]
Police arrest 6 armed robbery suspects [dailytrust.com]