Soldiers rescue 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina, recover motorcycle

On October 16, 2026, troops from Operation Fansan Yamma successfully rescued 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina State, specifically in the Gamji community of Sabuwa Local Government Area. The operation involved a gun battle with terrorists, leading to the recovery of an abandoned motorcycle used by the fleeing suspects.

Reported by Vanguard, Punch, Leadership, The Nation, Daily Post, Nigerian Tribune.