Troops of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued six kidnap victims during a routine patrol in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

According to a statement issued by the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the rescue took place on Monday when troops deployed at Unguwan Doka intercepted six victims, four women and two male children, wandering in the bush after escaping from their abductors. 

The rescued victims were identified as Mrs. Umaima Isiaku (30), Amina Isiaku (16), Safiya Isiaku (15), Ramatu Suleiman (30), Muhammad Shehu (4), and Ibrahim Suleiman (2).

The Army said preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were abducted by suspected armed bandits from Unguwan Lado in Kankara Local Government Area on June 22, 2026.

According to the statement, the troops administered first aid, provided food and other immediate necessities before reuniting the victims with their families. 

The statement added that the Commander of the 17 Brigade, Brigadier General Ishaya Ibrahim, reaffirmed the Brigade's commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements while ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across its area of responsibility.