31.05.2026 09:00
The Nigerian army neutralized 5 armed gang members and rescued 31 hostages during operations in Zamfara and Katsina states.
The Nigerian army neutralized 5 armed gang members in operations carried out in the Zamfara and Katsina states in the north of the country. Fansan Yamma Operation Spokesperson David Adewusi stated in a written statement that the army conducted operations against armed gang members in Zamfara and Katsina states.
Adewusi noted that 2 armed gang members were killed in operations in the Maradun and Gidan Dan Jaja areas of Zamfara state, and added that 31 people taken hostage by gang members were rescued.
LARGE QUANTITY OF AMMUNITION BELONGING TO GANG MEMBERS SEIZED
Adewusi, who reported that 3 armed gang members were killed in the Ruwan Godiya area of Katsina state, shared information that numerous motorcycles and significant ammunition belonging to armed gang members were seized.
Nigeria has long been facing attacks from armed gangs as well as the terrorist organization ISIS's West African branch ISWAP and Boko Haram in various parts of the country. Although the penalty for kidnapping in the country is death, kidnappings for ransom are frequently encountered.
Armed individuals typically target villages, schools, and travelers in the northern part of the country to demand ransom.