Troops have rescued a two-year-old boy abducted alongside his mother by suspected kidnappers at Ungwan Nungu Village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The rescue operation was conducted at about 1600 hours on September 16, 2026, following intelligence on the movement of the kidnappers and their victims.

According to security sources, troops conducted a search operation at Tayu High Grounds in Tayu Village and adjoining areas of Sanga LGA in an effort to locate the abducted mother and child.

During the advance, the troops made contact with the suspected kidnappers, leading to an exchange of fire.

The kidnappers subsequently abandoned one of the victims, identified as Jafaru Baba, two years old, and fled into the surrounding bush.

The rescued child was recovered by the troops and later handed over to his father.

Security sources said troops expended 17 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition during the encounter.

Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the boy’s mother and apprehend the suspected kidnappers responsible for the abduction.

Security forces have also intensified search operations across the surrounding terrain to deny the fleeing criminals freedom of movement. (Zagazola)