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| Nigeria: Two abducted in Bauchi as security forces launch rescue operation |
| 2026-08-22 |
Text: Two Persons Abducted in Bauchi as Security Forces Launch Rescue Operation By Zagazola Makama Two persons have been abducted by suspected kidnappers in Nasarawa Gwaram, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred at about 12:20 a.m. on Aug. 20, when troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Alkaleri, responded to information about the kidnapping. The troops, working alongside other security agencies and local vigilantes, mobilised to the area and confirmed that two victims had been abducted. Security forces have commenced efforts to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators. Troops and other security personnel are currently conducting operations within the area to track the fleeing kidnappers and prevent further attacks. Related: Bauchi : 2026-04-15 Nigeria: Troops clear bandits’ camps, rescue victims, recover arms in Bauchi Bauchi : 2026-03-27 U.S. Flying ‘Reaper' Drones for Anti-Jihadist Recon in Nigeria Bauchi : 2026-03-06 Nigeria: Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III Related: Alkaleri Local Government Area: 2026-03-06 Nigeria: Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III Alkaleri Local Government Area: 2026-02-12 In Nigerian armed hoodlums abduct five in Alkaleri, Bauchi Alkaleri Local Government Area: 2025-05-16 Bauchi confirms death of 60 bandits, promises recruitment of 2,100 vigilantes |
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