Niger: Security Operatives Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims in Mariga

A joint security operation in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State has rescued 10 abducted victims following a gunfight with suspected kidnappers. The incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at Mai-Laka village along the Bangi–Kotonkoro Road, where security forces intercepted the suspects, forcing them to abandon some captives and flee.

The rescued individuals, reportedly unharmed, were from Yauri, Dusai, Dogon-Fadama, and Yabawa villages. Authorities also recovered motorcycles used by the kidnappers, as security agencies have intensified clearance and surveillance operations in the area to prevent further criminal activities.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale