Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Bauchi Operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapped victims, including an adult woman and her child, during separate security operations in Bauchi State.

In the first operation, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, while conducting operations in Bogwas, Alkaleri Local Government Area, rescued a woman and her child at about 7:30 p.m. on November 9, 2026.

Security sources said the victims had been kidnapped about three weeks earlier in the Mai Ari general area.

According to the rescued woman, she and her child were abandoned in the bush after troops made contact with their captors, forcing the terrorists to flee.

In a separate operation at about 11:25 a.m. the same day, troops of Sector 1 operating along the Dogon Ruwa axis rescued three other kidnapped victims at Duguri.

The victims disclosed that they escaped during an encounter between troops and terrorists at Dajin Madam.

All the rescued victims were taken into military custody for necessary documentation and further action.

The operations highlight the impact of sustained military pressure on criminal networks and the importance of security patrols in creating opportunities for kidnapped persons to escape their captors.

Troops are continuing operations to track down the fleeing criminals and prevent further abductions across the affected areas.