After spending over three harrowing months in captivity, 11 kidnapped Nigerians have finally regained their freedom, thanks to a daring late-night military operation in Kaduna State.
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division pulled off the dramatic rescue on January 26, 2026, along the notorious Kaduna–Abuja Expressway corridor, an area long plagued by kidnappers and armed criminals.
According to the Army, the victims—five men, three women and three children—were abducted on October 26, 2025, from Gada Mallam Maman community and had endured 92 days of fear, hunger and uncertainty.
The breakthrough came when soldiers at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Doka picked up suspicious movements through long-range CCTV surveillance. Under the cover of darkness, armed kidnappers were spotted trying to move their captives through bush paths connecting Gidan Duna and Amale.
Once detected, troops launched an immediate interception. Using tactical vehicles and motorcycles, soldiers chased the criminals at high speed, overwhelming them and forcing the kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee into the bush.
The hostages were safely recovered and secured, marking a major win against criminal gangs operating along the highway.
Military sources described the operation as a clear example of how technology, intelligence and swift ground action can combine to crush criminal networks.
For the rescued victims, the nightmare is finally over. For the criminals, the message is loud and clear: there’s no hiding place—day or night.
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