How Nigerian Army Troops Rescued 10 Kidnapped Victims, Recovered Arms, Ammunition, Cash In Kaduna (Photo)

The Nigerian Army has announced that troops of Sector 5, Operation PEACE SHIELD, have neutralized bandits, recovered cash, and rescued 10 kidnapped victims in Kaduna.

The troops also recovered ransom money paid to kidnappers.

This followed an intelligent Information about the abduction of women from their farms at Ungwan Nungu in Sanga Local Government Area on 29 November 2025

In a post on its social media (Facebook, WhatsApp ), the Army said, “At about 0640 hours on 5 December 2025, the troops made decisive contact with the kidnappers as they attempted to receive ransom payment from relatives of the victims. The criminals were met with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon the victims and retreat hastily into nearby forests.

It said in an aggressive manner, the troops ensure that the victims were rescued, adding that those rescued includes an adult male, three male children, three elderly women and three female children.

It said the rescued victims had been debriefed and reunited with their families.

During the operation, the troops recovered one fabricated AK-47 rifle, one round of 9mm ammunition and the sum of ₦1,600,000, identified as part of the ransom money.

It said the Nigerian Army reiterates its unflinching resolve to protect citizens, deny criminals any freedom of action and ensure that communities across the nation can live and work in peace.