Nigeria: Army Rescues 22 Kidnap Victims in Niger
[Premium Times] Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence.
Nigerian Army troops rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, during a fighting patrol prompted by intelligence reports.
Filed Under
What did you make of this
Sign in to react and save stories. Reading is always free.
Be the first to comment
Sign in to join the conversation. Reading is always free.
Related Reports & Analysis
Police rescue 2 abducted victims, kill 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger
[Vanguard] The Police Command in Niger State has rescued two abducted victims and neutralised three suspected kidnappers in New-Bussa.
Security Agents Raid Kidnappers' Enclave, Rescue Seven in Benue
[Premium Times] Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued seven kidnapped victims from a suspected kidnappers' enclave during an operation in Ohimini LGA of Benue State.
Nigeria's Growing Kidnapping Economy: How Much Is a Human Worth?
[African Arguments] On 21 August, armed men entered a mosque in Dekara village in Niger State while Friday prayers were underway. At around the same time, nearby settlements were also raided. A few days later, a video circulated on social m
37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Nigerian Custody
[Daily Trust] At least 37 artisanal miners, including teenagers, have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.