In one other crushing blow to legal parts, troops of Sector 7, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), appearing on credible and actionable intelligence, have launched a swift and coordinated offensive right into a identified kidnappers’ hideout at Badurum Kasa Forest, Kauru native authorities space of Kaduna State, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
An announcement posted on the verified Fb web page of the Nigerian Military, @HQ Nigerian Military, on Thursday morning, stated the troops, working in synergy with the Zango Kataf Police Space Command, Civilian Joint Process Drive (CJTF), Forest Guards and native hunters, superior decisively into the forest to launch assault.
“At about 1759 hours, contact was made, triggering panic among the many kidnappers who, unable to resist the superior power and precision of the joint staff, deserted their captives and fled in disarray into the encircling bushes.
“The profitable operation led to the rescue of eight kidnap victims unhurt and efficiently reunited with their households. These rescued embrace Mrs Rashida Musa (19), Mrs Hafsat Nuhu (18), Mr Zakari Saleh (52), Miss Hasiya Yahaya (13), Mr Ahmed Yahaya (14), Mr Ibrahim Saiba (11), Miss Salma Yahaya (14) and Mr Sophan Idris (18),” the assertion stated.
It added that the decisive motion harassed the Nigerian Military’s strong inter-agency synergy, agile floor manoeuvres and relentless resolve to guard lives, safe important routes and deny legal parts the liberty of motion.
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