Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force, North Central, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, have rescued two kidnapped victims in Kwara State during a clearance operation along the Gidan Dogo Ekaa axis.
The Army confirmed the development in a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, explaining that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to flush out criminal groups from the North Central region.
In the statement, the military said, “In a decisive demonstration of operational prowess, troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North Central Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD (OPSS), deployed at Patrol Base Babasango, successfully rescued two civilians from the clutches of kidnappers in Kwara State.”
It added, “On 3 June 2026, during an aggressive fighting patrol to Gidan Dogo Ekaa, the troops encountered and secured the victims who had daringly escaped their captors’ custody.”
According to the Army, the rescued individuals were immediately placed under protective custody and provided with medical care and psychological support following the traumatic experience.
“The rescued individuals, Mr Temitope Samuel, 42, and Mr Mohammed Sani, 40, were immediately taken into protective custody by the troops and transferred to Patrol Base Babanla, where they are receiving comprehensive medical care, psychological support and all necessary assistance,” it stated.
The Army also noted that arrangements were underway to reunite the victims with their families, while reiterating its commitment to sustained operations against criminal networks.
It reaffirmed its resolve to protect lives and property through continuous, intelligence-driven operations under Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, and urged the public to continue providing credible information to support ongoing security efforts.
