Four women, two children escape bandits in Katsina

Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued six victims, comprising four women and two young boys, who had been abducted by bandits in Katsina State. The rescue occurred during a routine patrol in the Faskari Local Government Area.

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Troops deployed at Unguwan Doka, while on a routine foot patrol, intercepted six kidnapped victims comprising four women and two male children wandering in the bush after escaping from their abductors.

The victims were intercepted by soldiers deployed at Unguwan Doka on Monday, June 29, 2026. They were found wandering in the bush after managing to escape from their abductors. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group was initially kidnapped on June 22, 2026, from Unguwan Lado in the Kankara Local Government Area.

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Following their rescue, the troops administered first aid and provided food and other immediate necessities before reuniting them with their families.

According to Captain Abayomi Adisa, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 17 Brigade, the rescued individuals received immediate first aid, food, and other essential support from the troops. They were subsequently reunited with their families. Brigadier General Ishaya Ibrahim, Commander of the 17 Brigade, affirmed the army's commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements to ensure the safety and security of lives and property within the state and the wider North-West region.

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The Brigade remains committed to sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements while ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across its Area of Responsibility.