Niger – Troops Rescue 15 Kidnapped Victims In Kontagora

Published: Monday, November 9, 2026

Troops have rescued 15 kidnapped victims in Niger State. The rescue happened around Rijiyan Nagwamatse in Kontagora Local Government Area. The victims were rescued alive.

Donjoe Media reports that the rescue was confirmed in a Defence Headquarters update. The update was released on Sunday, November 8, 2026. It was given by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja.

The update covered military operations across the country. The operations ran between October 30 and November 5, 2026. The report covered results from the target states.

To fact check this information, you can visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/11/military-neutralises-60-terrorists-rescues-42-kidnap-victims/ and https://blueprint.ng/troops-neutralise-60-terrorists-rescue-42-kidnap-victims/. The links report the same details of the DHQ briefing. Readers can check the DHQ figures from the links.

The troops served under Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD. They met bandits during the encounter in Kontagora. They overpowered the bandits during the operation.

The troops rescued the 15 victims during the encounter. The victims were freed from the bandits. The troops secured the victims after the rescue.

The troops also recovered weapons during the operation. They recovered two AK-47 rifles. They recovered seven magazines from the bandits.

The troops recovered three RPG bombs. They recovered ammunition during the operation. They recovered 33 motorcycles from the criminals.

The troops also recovered N4.105 million. The money was recovered during the operation. The items were taken from the bandits.

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The same DHQ update also confirmed other results in the target states. It confirmed results in Kaduna State. It confirmed results in Zamfara State.

In Kaduna State, troops arrested two suspects. The suspects were linked to kidnapping and cattle rustling. The arrest happened at Sabon Gida.

Another suspected terrorist was arrested in Kaduna State. The arrest happened in Kagarko Local Government Area. The suspect was picked up during an operation.

In Zamfara State, troops rescued seven kidnapped victims. The rescue happened around Geso and Ayan Geso in Maru Local Government Area. The rescue happened on November 3, 2026.

The seven victims were from Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages. They were rescued during an operation in Maru. The troops secured them after the rescue.

The DHQ said troops neutralised 60 terrorists nationwide in one week. The figure covered all the operations in the period. The operations were carried out across the country.

The troops rescued 42 kidnapped victims nationwide. The figure included the victims in Niger and Zamfara. The victims were rescued in different operations.

The troops arrested 56 suspected collaborators and logistics suppliers. The arrests happened across the country. The suspects were linked to different criminal groups.

The DHQ said the operations will continue. The troops will sustain pressure on the criminal groups. The aim is to keep residents and commuters safe.

Residents have commended the troops for the results. They asked the government to sustain the operations. They asked for more support for troops on the frontline.

The residents also called for care for the rescued victims. They said the victims need medical care and counselling. They said the victims need protection as they return to their communities.

By Jonadab Oluikpe

Published by Donjoe Media.