Troops conducted operations that led to the rescue of 25 kidnapped victims. These rescues followed encounters with terrorists. A statement from the Military Information Officer disclosed the rescue of the victims on September 3, 2026.

The operations took place in two states, Katsina and Zamfara. Details of the rescue include an encounter in Sabuwa Local Government Area where troops engaged terrorists, prompting them to flee.

Further information about the rescue operations is available from the Military Information Officer's statement, which provides more details about the events that led to the rescue of the kidnapped victims.