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[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

TROOPS OF 12 BRIGADE RESCUE FIVE KIDNAP VICTIMS AS TERRORISTS FLEE SUSTAINED MILITARY ONSLAUGHT

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under 2 Division Nigerian Army have successfully intercepted and rescued five kidnapped victims abandoned by fleeing terrorists during ongoing counter terrorism operations in Kogi State.

The feat was recorded on 17 June 2026 as troops intensified efforts to exploit the successes achieved from recent coordinated ground and air operations against terrorist enclaves operating within the state’s forested areas. The operation formed part of sustained offensive actions aimed at dismantling the criminal networks of notorious terrorist kingpins and denying the criminals freedom of action within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.

Acting on operational directives and following the recent air interdiction mission conducted against a known terrorist hideout within the forest, troops deployed from Forward Operating Base Oshokoshoko on a blocking mission along Oshokoshoko–Adankolo route within Adankolo Forest. During the operation, vigilant troops intercepted five kidnapped victims who had been abandoned by the terrorists while fleeing from the intense military pressure mounted on their camps.

Preliminary findings revealed that the victims had regained their freedom after the terrorists were forced to disperse in the aftermath of the ongoing kinetic operations targeting their hideouts. The victims were immediately secured by the troops and evacuated from the forest to a safe location for further assessment and care.

Subsequently, the rescued victims were moved to a military medical facility where they received medical attention and stabilization. The victims were also debriefed to obtain useful intelligence that could assist ongoing operations aimed at locating and neutralizing the remaining terrorists still operating within the general area. Efforts have equally been initiated to reunite the victims with their respective families after completion of necessary administrative and medical procedures.

The successful rescue further highlights the effectiveness of the ongoing coordinated operations being conducted by troops of 12 Brigade against terrorists and other criminal elements threatening peace and security in Kogi State. It also demonstrates the military’s resolve to sustain pressure on criminal groups until all camps and safe havens within the area are dismantled.

The Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, commended the troops for their vigilance, resilience and professionalism which led to the successful interception and rescue of the victims. He noted that the achievement was a testament to the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property within its Area of Responsibility. The Commander reassured residents of Kogi State and adjoining communities that troops will continue to sustain aggressive operations against terrorists and other criminal elements until lasting peace and security are fully restored. He further urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, emphasizing that public support remains critical to the success of ongoing military operations.

HASSAN ABDULLAHI
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
12 Brigade Nigerian Army
17 June 2026

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[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

TROOPS RESCUE FOUR KIDNAP VICTIMS AS OFFENSIVE INTENSIFIES AGAINST NOTORIOUS BANDIT KINGPIN, CRIMINAL NETWORKS IN KATSINA

Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting Operation CLEAN SWEEP III have recorded another major breakthrough in ongoing counter-banditry operations in Katsina State, rescuing another four kidnapped victims during sustained offensive operations targeting the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his criminal network.

On Tuesday, 16 June 2026, troops of 17 Brigade Strike Group/Quick Response Force supported by troops of 8 Division Special Forces launched a deliberate offensive to clear terrorists' hideouts in Fafu Village along the Matazu-Musawa axis. Prior to the ground assault, the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA conducted Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions over the area, enabling troops to accurately identify and dominate the terrorists' enclave.

Troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with overwhelming firepower. Unable to withstand the troops' aggressive offensive, the terrorists fled in disarray and abandoned their camp and captives. Subsequent exploitation of the camp led to the rescue of four abducted victims.

The rescued victims were immediately evacuated to Forward Operating Base Matazu where they were received by the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General BP Koughna, who reassured them of their safety and reaffirmed the commitment of troops to restoring peace and security across the state. Sime of the victims, who sustained gunshot wounds inflicted by their abductors during captivity, received immediate medical attention and were subsequently moved to the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina for expert medical management.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were abducted on 14 April 2026 from Sabon Sara along the Matazu-Karaduwa Road and were held in captivity alongside the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and his wife.

Troops remain on the trail of Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and other criminal elements and will continue to sustain aggressive operations until all those responsible for acts of terror against innocent citizens are apprehended or neutralised. The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies remains committed to ensuring that terrorists and bandits have no safe haven.

[Babangida @iambabangida_]

Operation Fansan yamma has freed 4 hostages shown tied under a tree alongside late Gen. Rabe Abubakar.

After over 2 months in captivity, they too have been rescued, given medical care, and reunited with families.

Alhamdulillah.

[@𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 @OneJoblessBoy]

33 days later and the abducted kids and school teachers in Oyo have not been rescued 💔

[Autosport @autosport]

Sending our best wishes to Jeremy Clarkson after the former Top Gear host revealed he is battling an aggressive form of cancer 🙏

[JJ. Omojuwa @Omojuwa]

The purchasing power doesn't affect selling out concert venues. It doesn't affect voting numbers for Big Brother. It doesn't affect Ponzi schemes.

Excuses excuses excuses. Yet they crave change. Or think they do.

[JJ. Omojuwa @Omojuwa]

Your national league pays N200m in prize money. Was N150m until recently.

Your stadiums sit empty 99% of the time but your president should organise to build 10 more big stadiums because the empty ones you currently have can always be turned into national relics for tourism.

Your biggest football property, the Super Eagles, can’t pull a sold out stadium because most people would rather the gate is thrown open, when the tickets aren’t vastly discounted.

‘Football mad country,’ just like ‘oil rich country’ but only when you are looking at things without asking questions.

Sometimes, as a person, you exit the hysteria and look at things for what they are. Until then, you can’t change a thing.

[Babangida @iambabangida_]

I know they are not your relatives but speak up for them.

[CHUKS 🍥 @ChuksEricE]

Mr Michael Basi, a Nigerian family from Akwa Ibom State is currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and urgently needs help.

[Bakatsine @DanKatsina50]

GOOD NEWS: Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescued Mrs Abubakar, wife of late retired Maj-Gen Rabe Abubakar, after a bandit abducted them on 30 May. She was shot, treated and evacuated.

A grim reminder of the human toll behind every rescue headline.

[Foundational Okun man 😂 🇳🇬 @akomscopy]

What illbliss said about Lagos land is completely concerning because even as a southeasterner he can’t even say that about another land from within south east

[Bethel @Bethelofenugu1]

Nobody is talking about how primary and secondary school teachers are drowning in poverty in this country
😣😣
I never even mention the nurses self

[Tracka @TrackaNG]

N4 BILLION SPENT ON RAIL PROJECTS IN BORNO, BUT WHERE ARE THE RAILS?

Borno State's 2025 Budget Implementation Report claims that N2 billion was fully spent on the Construction of Rail Projects in MMC LGA and another N2 billion on the construction of Rail Projects in Jere LGA, bringing the total reported expenditure to N4 billion, with both projects recorded as 100% implemented.

However, in May 2026, our tracking activities at both locations, based on the findings, told a different story.

At the Maiduguri Railway Terminus and across the rail corridors visited in MMC and Jere LGAs, we found old, rusted, abandoned, and deteriorating rail infrastructure. There was no visible evidence of recently completed rail construction or rehabilitation works, no active construction sites, no contractor presence, and no project signage indicating that N4 billion worth of projects had been executed.

Community members also reported that they could not recall any recent major rail construction activities within the affected areas.

@ProfZulum, the Ministry of Transport and Energy, and relevant authorities owe the people of Borno State answers.

* What exactly was the N4 billion spent on?
* Who were the contractors?
* Where are the completed rail projects reflected in the 2025 Budget Implementation Report?
* Why does the physical reality not appear to align with the reported 100% implementation status?

We call on the @BornoGovt, State House of Assembly, @officialEFCC, and @icpcnigeria to investigate these projects and provide clarity on the utilization of public funds.

Again, this is another reminder that it is a must for citizens to pay closer attention to state budgets.

Accountability should not end with budget releases; it must extend to verifying what is actually delivered on the ground.

#publicfundsmustworkforthegoodofthepeople
#Askquestion

[French Montana @FrencHMonTanA]

somebody find him for me so we can help him get back on his feet

[Nigeria Stories @NigeriaStories]

The students and teachers kidnapp£d in Oyo State have been in captivity for 30 days now 💔

[Cleverly 💐 @Cleverlydey4u]

Victor Udoh, the former Southampton academy player from Nigeria who passed away at 21, was laid to rest surrounded by his family, closest friends, and his beloved academy teammates. 💔🕊️

[Africans @owwk0]

@Og__nna @naijaconfra You are fuckn retarded.

[Africans @owwk0]

Untop that meagre $2b will spend on defence? How many drones do we even have considering the situation we are in. Since buhari left their has been little to know new acquisitions in that defence area.

[Cinderella Man @Osi_Suave]

Why are we fighting like we are in 1960.

Why aren't we conducting overwatch so we have visuals on who we are engaging.

Call in attack helicopters to do a sweep and mop up fleeing terrorists.

[NBA @NBA]

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆

New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history!

[PATRIOTIC SOJA ($TSIR-MUNCHAN) @Pressman2040]

📞💔THE LAST CALL 💔

Solomon was the only child of his parents. Their pride. Their hope. He never joked about war. "If I don't stand," he once said, "who will?"

Before the attack, he stepped aside and pulled out his phone. The signal was weak, but it connected. His mother picked up on the first ring.

"Solomon… my son…" her voice trembled.

"Mama," he said softly, "I just wanted to hear you."

"Are you safe?" she asked.

He looked around the darkness, the distant sounds of movement. He closed his eyes.

"Yes, Mama," he lied. "I'm safe."

"My son, come back to me," she whispered. "You are all I have."

His voice cracked. "And you are all I have too, Mama."

She prayed over the phone. He listened like a child again. When she finished, she said, "God will bring you back."

Solomon swallowed hard. "Mama… if I don't"

"Don't say that!" she cried.

He forced a small smile. "I will call you again. I promise."

Those were his last words to her.

Then the night broke open. Gunfire. Explosions. Chaos. Solomon fought like a man who knew what was waiting for him at home.

Then a single shot. Sharp and final.

He staggered. Sank to his knees. I caught him before he hit the ground.

His eyes searched the darkness. But he wasn't looking at the battlefield anymore.

"Mama…" he whispered.

And then… silence.

The battle ended. But for one mother, the war had just begun.

Back home, she still waits. Staring at the road. Phone always close. Hoping he will call again and say, "Mama… I'm safe."

Some heroes are remembered in history. Some are only remembered by the hearts they left behind. 💔

If this touched you, pray for Solomon. Never take that call from your loved ones for granted.

Rest in peace, soldier. 🥹🫡
REST IN PEACE SOLOMON

#ThankASoldier
#ForGodAndCountryAlways
#GodBlessEverySoldier
#RestInPeaceHeroes🕊️🕊️