Nigerian soldiers successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims, including six males and eight females, during a counter-terrorism operation in Katsina State. Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims after engaging terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.The operation took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, around Madaci Forest, following intelligence reports about the terrorists’ movement.Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer for the operation, confirmed that the troops swiftly mobilized, confronted the terrorists, and forced them to abandon their captives before fleeing i... Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Nigerian soldiers successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims, including six males and eight females, during a counter-terrorism operation in Katsina State. : https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-14-kidnapped-victims-in-katsina/S1

• Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims after engaging terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.The operation took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, around Madaci Forest, following intelligence report...S2

• [Vanguard] Following a swift and fighting response to terrorists attack in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims.S3