The Army said personnel of the 18 Brigade Garrison and 45 Battalion advanced on the location, prompting the terrorists to flee into the surrounding forest. Troops pursued them and recovered three motorcycles and other items abandoned during the escape.
The rescued victims were handed over to community leaders and reunited with their families. One victim who sustained injuries while in captivity was taken to a clinic and was reported to be responding to treatment.
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, after terrorists fled during a military operation. Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The rescue followed a fighting patrol on September 15...
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- Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, after terrorists fled during a military operation.
- Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
- The rescue followed a fighting patrol on September 15 after troops received intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area.The Army said personnel of the 18 Brigade Garrison and 45 Battalion advanced on the location, prompting the terrorists to flee into the surrounding forest.
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, after terrorists fled during a military operation. Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The rescue followed a fighting patrol on September 15...
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Glow 99.1 FM published this story with OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL listed as author.
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September 17, 2026
