Nigerian Army rescues 1,000+ kidnap victims in 18 months

  Jan 19, 2026   78
Nigerian Army rescues 1,000+ kidnap victims in 18 months
Outgoing 8 Division GOC, Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, said over 1,000 kidnappp victims were rescued, 200+ weapons recovered, and band!t networks disrupted in North-West Nigeria during his 18-month tenure.
He also credited welfare and infrastructure improvements in barracks, while his successor, Maj. Gen. Bemgha Koughna, praised the division’s performance.

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