Conflict● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 12:50 PM
Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, Katsina
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa
The Army said on Friday that its troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations following fighting patrols in Kaduna and Katsina States on 17 September 2026. The post Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.
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