Troops Intercept Terrorists, Rescue Women and Children After Three Months in Captivity

The Nigerian Army has recorded another significant operational success with the rescue of eleven kidnapped Nigerians during a late-night operation along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway on 26 January 2026.

Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Doka, acting on real-time intelligence from high-definition long-range CCTV surveillance, detected armed terrorists attempting to move their captives through the Gidan Duna–Amale bush track under the cover of darkness.
Upon detection, the troops swiftly launched a coordinated interception, deploying tactical vehicles and motorcycles in a high-speed pursuit. The decisive maneuver overwhelmed the terrorists, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding scrubland, effectively preventing their escape into the hinterland.

The operation led to the successful rescue of five adult males, three adult females, and three children. The victims had been held in captivity since their abduction from Gada Mallam Maman Community on 26 October 2025, bringing an end to a 92-day ordeal.

The rescued individuals are currently receiving medical attention and support.
This operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s effective integration of modern surveillance technology with agile ground operations and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, securing critical transportation corridors, and denying criminal elements freedom of movement at all times.