Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Zamfara, Evacuate Them for Medical Attention
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade have rescued two kidnapped victims after responding to reports of terrorist movements towards Forward Operating Base (FOB) Banega in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation took place at about 11:10 a.m. on Oct. 25, 2026, when troops deployed at the base responded to the reported movement of suspected terrorists towards their location.
The troops rescued the two victims during the operation and evacuated them to Bagega Clinic for medical attention.
The rescue forms part of ongoing military efforts to protect vulnerable communities, respond to security threats and secure the release of kidnapped persons in Zamfara State.
