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Military forces rescue dozens of kidnapped civilians in Nigeria and Indonesia
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 9:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Nigerian troops rescued 10 civilians in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara, and 14 victims in Katsina, according to multiple headlines. An armed group abducting nine women was also pursued by Indonesian forces in Central Papua.
SO WHAT?
The incidents indicate ongoing armed-group activity and civilian abductions requiring military operations in parts of Nigeria and Indonesia.
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Reports behind this event
quicknews-africa.neten
Military rescues 363 victims, arrests scores of terrorists in 1 week – DHQ
Aug 23, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Troops eliminate 9 terrorists, seize weapons in Kaduna
Aug 23, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Troops apprehend 9 terrorists, 5 kidnappers in nationwide operations
Aug 23, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Notorious terrorists' commander, Lawal Kwalba surrenders to troops in Kaduna
Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
thisdaylive.comen
Troops Intercept Superpower Explosives Bound for Terrorists in Katsina – THISDAYLIVE
Aug 22, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
sitkasentinel.comen
Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria
Aug 22, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
thenationonlineng.neten
Troops neutralise terrorist, rescue kidnapped victim in Kaduna, Sokoto
Aug 22, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
theeagleonline.com.ngen
Troops rescue 59 kidnapped victims, neutralise scores of terrorists in one week
Aug 22, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
promptnewsonline.comen
90-year-old, village head abducted as terrorists storm mosque
Aug 22, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
leadership.ngen
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Neutralize Terrorist In Sokoto
Aug 22, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
vanguardngr.comen
Troops rescue kidnapped victims, foil terrorist attacks in Kaduna, Sokoto
Aug 22, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
bangkokpost.comen
Bangkok Post - Dozens more civilians killed, kidnapped in Nigeria
Aug 22, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
vanguardngr.comen
Troops rescue 59 kidnapped victims, kill scores of terrorists in 1 week
Aug 22, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
blueprint.ngen
Troops rescued 51 Kidnapped victims, neutralised scores in one week - DHQ
Aug 22, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
thesun.ngen
Troops rescue kidnap victim, foil terror attack in Kaduna, Sokoto
Aug 22, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
premiumtimesng.comen
Gunmen abduct worshippers during Friday prayers in Niger
Aug 22, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Troops destroy terrorist camps in Katsina forest, rescue kidnap victim
Aug 22, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Nigerian Army Rescues 20 More Abducted Persons - QUICK NEWS AFRICA
Aug 22, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Troops receive 8 rescued victims, nab gunrunner in Cross River
Aug 22, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
dailytrust.comen
Troops gun down terrorist, rescue kidnap victim in Sokoto, Kaduna – Daily Trust
Aug 22, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC
saharareporters.comen
Nigerian Troops Rescue Borno Women, Children Held By Boko Haram, ISWAP For Three Years
Aug 21, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
quicknews-africa.neten
Freed kidnap victims reveal terrorist losses in North-West operations – Army
Aug 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
punchng.comen
Soldiers Rescue 10 Abducted Victims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfar
Aug 21, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
punchng.comen
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
Aug 21, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
theeagleonline.com.ngen
Army troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
Aug 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
punchng.comen
Army Rescues 10 Civilians in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
Aug 20, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
vanguardngr.comen
Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
Aug 20, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
leadership.ngen
Troops Rescue 10 Civilians In Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara Operations
Aug 20, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
pmnewsnigeria.comen
39 kidnapped victims rescued as troops intensify nationwide offensive
Aug 20, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
en.antaranews.comen
TNI chases armed group abducting nine women in Central Papua
Aug 20, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
punchng.comen
Soldiers rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina
Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
allafrica.comen
Nigeria: Troops Repel Terrorists Attack, Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina
Aug 19, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC
thesun.ngen
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Katsina
Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
dailypost.ngen
Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina
Aug 19, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
vanguardngr.comen
Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina
Aug 19, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
thenationonlineng.neten
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Katsina
Aug 18, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
vanguardngr.comen
Troops repel terrorists attack, rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina
Aug 18, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC