Military Rescues 76 Hostages in Katsina After Deadly Airstrikes on Bandits

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The Nigerian military has announced the successful rescue of 76 hostages, including women and children, following precision airstrikes on bandit hideouts around Pauwa Hill in Kankara, Katsina State.

The daring operation, carried out over the weekend, targeted notorious criminal networks responsible for a wave of kidnappings and violent attacks in the northwest. According to military sources, the strikes forced armed bandits to abandon their captives, allowing troops to move in and free the victims.

Tragically, the operation was not without loss. Authorities confirmed that one child died during the rescue, while others sustained minor injuries and are now receiving medical treatment.

Security analysts hailed the mission as a significant blow to kidnapping syndicates that have plagued Katsina and neighboring states, though they warned that the fight against rural banditry remains far from over.

Military officials have pledged to sustain the momentum with intensified operations aimed at dismantling criminal camps and restoring peace to the region.

The rescued hostages are being reunited with their families, bringing relief to communities that have endured months of fear and uncertainty.