politics
February 14, 2026
Nigerian troops rescue 11 hostages (PHOTOS)
Nigerian troops have rescued hostages and killed 16 Islamic State militants during a counter offensive
TL;DR
- Nigerian security forces rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Borno State.
- Troops repelled an ISWAP attack on February 5, killing 16 militants.
- Recovered over 20 bicycles, logistic items, weapons, and supplies.
- Arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers with drugs.
- Rescued 9 kidnapped victims along the Chibok-Damboa axis on February 9.
- Nigeria has a long history of abductions by criminal gangs and extremist groups.
- ISWAP is a splinter group of Boko Haram.
- Recent extremist attacks have expanded beyond the northeast.
- Defense Minister emphasizes not negotiating with armed criminal groups.
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