Troops neutralise five suspected Kaduna kidnappers during gun battle

Five suspected kidnappers and members of a criminal syndicate have been killed by troops during an encounter in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on September 21, 2026, following the arrest of five suspected notorious criminals and kidnappers by troops of Sub-Sector 71 in the area on September 20.
Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, quoted military sources as saying that the suspects were subjected to further interrogation, during which they allegedly confessed to involvement in various kidnapping and other criminal activities.
According to him, “The suspects reportedly agreed to lead the troops to locations believed to be hid...