KADUNA: ARMY RESCUES 11 PEOPLE FROM ABDUCTORS

The army said its troops spotted armed terrorists trying to move their captives along the Gidan Duna–Amale bush track under the cover of night.

The Nigerian Army said troops from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Doka, using high-definition, long-range CCTV surveillance, detected armed terrorists attempting to move their captives along the Gidan Duna–Amale bush track under cover of darkness and quickly launched a coordinated interception.

The statement added that soldiers pursued the terrorists using tactical vehicles and motorcycles, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into nearby scrubland.

“A high-speed pursuit with tactical vehicles and motorcycles overwhelmed the criminals, compelling them to leave their captives behind and preventing their escape into the hinterland,” the army said.

The Nigerian Army has rescued five adult males, three adult females, and three children who had been held captive for 92 days.

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The victims were abducted from Gada Mallam Maman Community on October 26, 2025, and held by terrorists for over three months, the Army said.

“The operation resulted in the successful rescue of five adult males, three adult females, and three children, who had been held in captivity since their abduction on 26 October 2025,” the statement added.

The Army described the mission as a demonstration of its effective use of modern surveillance technology alongside agile ground operations, emphasizing its commitment to restricting criminal activity.

“This decisive action highlights the Nigerian Army’s integration of advanced surveillance with rapid ground operations, underscoring its relentless commitment to protecting lives, securing key routes, and ensuring criminals find no refuge,” the statement said.

The military reaffirmed its resolve to maintain pressure on terrorist and criminal elements operating along major highways and surrounding communities.