Nigerian Army Rescues 11 Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna, Thwarts Kidnap Attempt

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division have successfully rescued 11 people abducted by armed kidnappers in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, following a coordinated operation along the Kaduna–Abuja highway.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday. According to the post, soldiers stationed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Doka spotted kidnappers moving with captives along a bush path between Gidan Duna and Amale communities on Monday.

The troops immediately mobilised in pursuit. “On sighting the approaching security vehicles and motorcycles, the terrorists abandoned the victims and fled into the surrounding bush,” Makama wrote.

The rescued group included five adult men, three women, and three children. Victims told troops they had been abducted from Gada Mallam Maman community in Kachia LGA on October 26, 2025. All were safely returned to their community and reunited with their families.

Security sources confirmed that patrols and operations in the area have been intensified to prevent further attacks and apprehend the fleeing suspects.