Troops Rescue 8 Kidnap Hostages In Kaduna

Nigerian Navy has said its troops deployed for “Operation FASAN YAMMA” in the North West region rescued eight kidnap victims in multiple operations against violent extremist insurgents (VEIs).

A statement by the naval spokesperson, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibira on 18th April, 2026, responded to distress calls on hearing gunshots along the Doka–Ibira axis in Kaduna State.

He said troops upon rapid mobilisation to the scene made contact with the VEs, who opened fire; however, a decisive counter-fire forced the attackers to retreat, leaving their victims behind.

He noted that five victims were rescued from the scene, adding that four of them sustained different levels of gunshot wounds and were promptly taken to the General Hospital in Idon for treatment.

He, however, said one of the victims sadly succumbed to injuries.

“The victims’ victim” was covered successfully, and an exploitation of the area to track the fleeing extremists.”

Again, on 2 April 2026, troops of the 2 National Mission Force Brigade, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a coordinated ambush at Anguwan Haske, where they eliminated one violent extremist insurgent and recovered one AK-47 rifle.

He emphasised that his own troops recorded no casualties and returned safely to base.

In another development, troops deployed at FOB Dokan Karji responded to a distress call from Kushere Village, where the insurgents had abducted civilians.

He said the naval personnel swiftly mobilised and engaged the criminals in a gunfight, overpowering them and forcing their withdrawal.

He said troops during the operation rescued three kidnapped victims unharmed._

He reiterated that these operations underscore the Nigerian Navy’s contribution to Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency (CTCOIN) efforts aimed at combating terrorism and other forms of violent extremism threatening the country’s peace and stability.

He therefore reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to supporting national security objectives and to sustain aggressive operations against VEIs to ensure a safe and secure environment.