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Niger State army troops rescued 21 kidnapping victims
Updated 01:02 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 18:14 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
The 18 Brigade of the Nigerian Army said it rescued 21 victims of a kidnapping in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, according to the Daily Post. The operation followed a gun battle with terrorists after troops acted on intelligence about activities in Abaha and Sabon Wuri, Vanguard reported. The same figure was cited by P.M. News, which noted the rescues took place at Sabon Wuri and Abaha communities.
What we know
- 21 kidnapping victims were rescued
- Rescue carried out by the 18 Brigade of the Nigerian Army
- Location: Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State
- Operations focused on Abaha and Sabon Wuri communities
Why it matters: The rescue freed 21 people who had been held by terrorists.
Sources
- Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
- Report by Vanguard – Vanguard,
- Report by P.M. News – P.M. News,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – No longer developing - story consolidated
- – Now also reported by P.M. News
- – Story published - 2 outlets
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