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Nigerian forces report rescuing 36 abductees in expanded operations
Nigeria
First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 7:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
New reports say Nigerian military operations rescued 36 abductees and separately rescued 23 kidnap victims while foiling another kidnapping attempt. The reports indicate a broader set of successful security operations than the previously reported rescue of two farm workers near Lagos.
SO WHAT?
The larger number of reported rescues highlights the scale of kidnapping threats and ongoing security operations in Nigeria.
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punchng.comen
Nigerian Military Operations: 36 Abductees Rescued, Terroris
Sep 5, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
dailypost.ngen
Troops rescue 23 kidnap victims, foil kidnap attempt in Zamfara
Sep 5, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
thesun.ngen
Security operatives rescue two kidnapped farmers, neutralise kidnapper in Lagos
Sep 5, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
dailypost.ngen
Troops rescue two kidnapped farm workers, neutralise suspect in Lagos
Sep 5, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC