Troops of Sector 5, Operation Peace Shield have rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, ammunition and ransom money in Kaduna.
In a statement issued Friday, the operation followed the abduction of several women from their farms at Ungwan Nungu in Sanga Local Government Area on 29 November 2025, prompting an immediate and sustained search-and-rescue operation by deployed troops.
The statement reads: “At about 0640 hours on 5 December, 2025, the troops made decisive contact with the kidnappers as they attempted to receive ransom payment from relatives of the victims.
“The criminals were met with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon the victims and retreat hastily into nearby forests. The swift and aggressive response of the troops ensured that all hostages were rescued unharmed.
“The victims, comprising one adult male, three male children, three elderly women and three female children, have since been debriefed and reunited with their families, bringing relief and closure to the traumatised community.
“During the operation, the troops recovered one fabricated AK-47 rifle, one round of 9mm ammunition and the sum of ₦1,600,000, identified as part of the ransom money.”
The Army reiterated its unflinching resolve to protect citizens, deny criminals any freedom of action and ensure that communities across the nation can live and work in peace.