Troops foil kidnap attempt in Kaduna

Metro Troops foil kidnap attempt in Kaduna Published on April 28, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued two victims in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the incident occurred around 9:30 pm on April 26, when troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call about suspected kidnappers along the Kurmin Goro axis. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Security sources said the soldiers quickly moved to the area after receiving the alert and made contact with the armed men. The suspects were said to have fled the scene after spotting the advancing troops, abandoning their mission. Two victims were rescued during the operation. They were both found with gunshot wounds. “The victims were immediately evacuated and taken for medical treatment,” Makama added. The post further stated that troops have since increased patrols and surveillance in the area to prevent further attacks and improve security for residents. Don't Miss 17 pupils freed, 9 Still missing in Kogi abduction You may like Troops repel ISWAP terrorists’ attack in Yobe Troops arrest 11 with explosive materials in Abuja Troops recover arms, arrest suspects in Delta operation Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno ambush Troops eliminate suspected bandits in Kwara, recover weapons Police arrest 30 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna, recover arms, drugs, stolen vehicles

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