Army Rescues Over 1,000 Kidnap Victims in 18-Month Operation in North-West
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 16/01/2026
The Nigerian Army has successfully rescued more than 1,000 kidnap victims over the past 18 months through sustained counter-banditry operations in the North-West region, according to the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division.Major General Ibikunle Ajose, who handed over command during a farewell ceremony at Giginya Cantonment in Sokoto, disclosed this achievement while highlighting the impact of Sector 2 operations under Operation Fasan Yamma (also known as Operation Fansan Yamma).During his 18-month tenure, troops maintained relentless pressure on criminal enclaves and (…)
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