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Security forces in Nigeria rescue dozens from kidnappers and neutralize bandits

banditry kidnapping terrorist group security operations Northwest Nigeria

Security forces in Northwest Nigeria have conducted multiple operations resulting in the rescue of numerous kidnap victims and the arrest of several suspects. In Sokoto State, troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 23 kidnapped individuals and arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group during operations in Wurno, Sabon Birni, and Isa Local Government Areas. These operations also led to the recovery of six rustled cows.

In Katsina State, an intelligence-led ambush in Bakori Local Government Area resulted in the neutralization of 18 suspected bandits. Security forces recovered various weapons, including AK-47 and G3 rifles, as well as motorcycles and rustled livestock. Additionally, troops rescued six students from Federal University Dutsin-Ma and a commercial driver following an attack on a vehicle in Danmusa Local Government Area.

In Kano State, the Police Command arrested Habibu Bello, a suspect linked to a syndicate involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, and cattle rustling across Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna states. During a separate clearance operation in Bebeji Local Government Area, police also recovered a GT 50 cine-camera drone. In Oyo State, police arrested a suspect following an alleged plot to kidnap and kill a resident for a ₦3 million ransom.

Entities

Aliyu Danja · Borno State · Federal University Dutsin-Ma · Habibu Bello · Joint Task Force North-West · Joint Task Force Northwest · Kano State Police Command · Katsina State · Lakurawa · Operation FANSAN YAMMA · Sokoto State

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Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Lakurawa Members in Sokoto [ait.live]
Troops Rescue Six FUDMA Students, Driver From Kidnappers in Katsina [schoolnews.com.ng]
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover drone during clearance operation [phenomenal.com.ng]
Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Suspect, Recover Drone In Kano [theglittersonline.com.ng]
Troops Rescue Six Students, Driver In Katsina [newscentraltv.com]
How Prophet Raped 17-Year-Old Member Inside Ogun Church ' Police [www.latestnigeriannews.com]
Police arrest suspected Kano kidnapper, recover drone [realnewsmagazine.net]
Troops Rescue 23 Hostages, Arrest 4 Suspected Lakurawa Members in Sokoto [prnigeria.com]
Troops rescue 6 kidnap victims in Kaduna, Katsina [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
Security operatives k!ll 18 suspected bandits in Katsina [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
Security Forces Kill 18 Bandits and Stop Mass Kidnapping in Katsina [www.tori.ng]
4 Lakurawa suspects nabbed in Sokoto, 23 victims rescued [blueprint.ng]
Katsina Governor Hails Military, DSS, Vigilantes for Foiling Mass Kidnap, Killing of 18 Bandits [www.thisdaylive.com]
Oyo: Police arrest suspect over alleged plot to kidnap 50-year-old man [tribuneonlineng.com]
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover drone in Kano [dailytrust.com]
Soldiers Rescue 23 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Four Suspected Lakurawa Members in Sokoto [www.nigerianeye.com]
Nigerian Troops Rescue Kidnap Victims in Nationwide Operations - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Troops rescue kidnap victims, arrest 12 suspects, recover weapons in Plateau - THE AUTHORITY NEWS [authorityngr.com]
Police arrest suspect over ₦3m kidnap-and-kill threat in Oyo [nationaldailyng.com]
Security operatives kill 18 suspected bandits in Katsina [dailytrust.com]
Police arrest suspect over ₦3m kidnap-and-kill threat in Oyo [punchng.com]