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Troops from the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, during an operation along the Kaduna-Abuja road. The operation was initiated after soldiers at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Doka observed armed kidnappers with captives on a bush track between Gidan Duna and Amale on Monday.

Upon noticing the approaching security forces, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and escaped into the bush. The rescued individuals comprised five adult males, three females, and three children, who had been abducted from Gada Mallam Maman community on October 26, 2025.

They were safely returned to their families. Security patrols have been increased in the area to prevent further incidents and pursue the fleeing suspects.