Nigeria: Troops Rescue 16 Kidnapping Victims, Recover Two Rifles, Three Bombs, 33 Bikes

The Army said troops ambushed suspected terrorists along a route in Kontagora LGA, recovering weapons, explosives and cash.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 16 abductees and recovered two AK-47 rifles, three rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) bombs and 33 motorcycles during an operation in Niger State.

The operation was conducted on 5 November by troops of the Army’s 18 Brigade following intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists from Mashegu Local Government Area towards Rijiyan…