Terrorists flee as troops rescue 22 kidnap victims in Niger

Terrorists fled and abandoned 22 kidnapped victims aft troops engaged them during an cognition successful Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

The cognition was carried retired astatine astir 2:30 p.m. connected September 15, 2026, by troops of 18 Brigade, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, pursuing reports of violent activities successful the area.

According to information analyst, Zagazola Makama, the troops moved to the determination and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to fly and wantonness the victims.

“A full of 22 kidnapped victims were rescued during the operation,” the study stated.

One of the victims sustained injuries and was evacuated to a infirmary for aesculapian attention.

The troops besides recovered 3 motorcycles believed to person been utilized by the terrorists.

The rescued victims were aboriginal handed implicit to the enactment of the Muchiya assemblage for further enactment and reunification with their families.

Terrorists fly arsenic troops rescue 22 kidnap victims i...