Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The army in Zamfara State has rescued nine kidnapped individuals from Sokoto State. They launched an offensive ambush operation, neutralizing 10 bandits and capturing two. The troops recovered six AK 47 rifles, one PKT machine gun, five magazines, 20 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition, three mobile phones, two solar panels, and one sewing machine. The rescued victims were handed over to the appropriate authority to reunite them with their families.