Nigerian Army rescues two kidnap victims in Kwara

The Joint Task Force, JTF, North Central Operation Savannah Shield, OPSS, deployed astatine Patrol Base Babasango, person rescued 2 civilians from the clutches of kidnappers successful Kwara State.

A connection shared connected its authoritative X account, the service said connected 3 June 2026, during an assertive warring patrol to Gidan Dogo Ekaa, the troops encountered and secured the victims who had daringly escaped their captors’ custody.

“This swift involution highlights the Nigerian Army’s relentless committedness to neutralizing threats and restoring bid successful susceptible communities,” the connection said.

The connection added that the rescued individuals, Mr Temitope Samuel, 42 and Mr Mohammed Sani, 40,  were instantly taken into protective custody by the troops.

“Both men person been transferred to Patrol Base Babanla, wherever they are receiving broad aesculapian care, intelligence enactment and each indispensable assistance. Arrangements are present successful afloat plaything to reunite them safely with their families, ensuring their swift instrumentality to mean life,” it said.

The Nigerian Army said it remains resolute successful its mandate to safeguard lives and spot done sustained, intelligence-led operations nether Operation Savannah Shield.

“We commend the gallant troops ...