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Plateau: Military task force rescues 8 kidnapped victims in Pandam forest

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June 26, 2026

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Troops of Sector 9 Operation Enduring Peace deployed in Namu Town, Qua’an Pan LGA of Plateau State on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, conducted a deliberate offensive operation leading to the rescue of 8 kidnapped victims at Pandam Forest in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was contained in a press statement signed [] Plateau: Military task force rescues 8 kidnapped victims in Pandam forest

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Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest operation

Troops of Sector 9, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have rescued eight kidnapped victims during a deliberate offensive operation conducted at Pandam Forest in the Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest operation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

Troops rescue six, including two infants in search for abducted Borno students

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six more persons abducted from Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in a fresh breakthrough during ongoing Search and Rescue operations in Borno State. In a statement issued on Friday, July 4, 2026, by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, The post Troops rescue six, including two infants in search for abducted Borno students appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sains rakyat perkasa penyelidikan negara

MASIH segar dalam ingatan insiden seorang pendaki yang sesat dan hilang di dalam hutan selama 14 hari. Pelbagai pihak, termasuk agensi kerajaan, pasukan keselamatan dan pihak berkepentingan, digerakkan dalam operasi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) bagi mengesan serta membawa mangsa pulang dengan selamat. Menariknya, masyarakat Orang Asli tempatan yang mempunyai pengetahuan mendalam mengenai selok-belok hutan berkenaan ... Read more The post Sains rakyat perkasa penyelidikan negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

Kwara PDP asks govt to rescue 176 abductees of Kaiama commumity

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has tasked the state government to rescue the 176 abductees of Kaiama community. The party congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 51 harrowing days in [] Kwara PDP asks govt to rescue 176 abductees of Kaiama commumity

Daily Finland

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· Jul 2, 2026

10 dead after canoe capsizes in southern Ivory Coast

At least 10 people were killed and several others remain missing after a canoe carrying villagers capsized overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday between Avikam Island and Liboli Village in the Grands-Ponts region of southern Cote d'Ivoire, a security source told Xinhua on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The passengers, including several women and children, were returning to their village after purchasing cassava when the canoe suddenly stopped before overturning, triggering the tragedy. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene after receiving the alert and immediately launched search and recovery operations. Search efforts are continuing to locate those still missing.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes leave near 200 dead, over 41,000 reportedly missing

On-site footage Wednesday and Thursday showed survivors and emergency services searching for trapped people, and survivors being taken away on stretchers. In others, residents decried a lack of help.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

24 Missing Children Rescued In Massive Federal Chicago Area Sweep

Nearly 200 people have been charged, and over 300 individuals have been arrested as part of a new federal law enforcement effort in the Chicago area. The initiative, dubbed “Operation New Dawn,” focused on a 60-day mission starting in May to crack down on violent crime, including robbery, kidnapping, firearm offenses, and fentanyl trafficking. According [] 24 Missing Children Rescued In Massive Federal Chicago Area Sweep

TASS

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bus with five civilians held by Ukraine arrives in Kursk

The captives were greeted by their relatives, doctors and officials and taken to a local shelter

Fark

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· Jun 27, 2026

Week 4 of tourist season finds the wildlife of Yellowstone NP with home field advantage; after a rather vicious hit, this 12-year-old is being carted off the field. We'll have all the highlights coming up next [Scary]

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Arise News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Troops Rescue 10 Abducted NECO Candidates, Intensify Search For Remaining Victim

Troops rescue 10 abducted NECO candidates and teachers after an ISWAP attack in Borno, with search efforts continuing for one victim.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 30, 2026

Sheriff Rejected Search-and-Rescue Team in Nancy Guthrie Hunt, Group Claims

NBC / Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty IPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos refused help from search and rescue teams in the early days following Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, according to a volunteer group. The United Cajun Navy, an organization that frequently partners with law enforcement for disaster response and search and rescue, offered several times to help with the Guthrie search but was denied, according to their vice president, Brian Trascher, in a Monday interview with NewsNation. Read more at The Daily Beast.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

At least 36 children and a staff member are missing after being kidnapped by gunmen from a school in Nigeria's northeast, the third such mass school abduction since ​May in Africa's most populous country.

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

DHS rescued 8 missing children in Kansas City during World Cup

Federal agents recovered eight missing children while conducting a human trafficking operation June 22 in Kansas City, Missouri during the 2026 World Cup. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City led the operation, which identified predators looking to exploit minors, according to a press release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Federal Bureau of Investigation []...Click to read more

BellaNaija

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· Jul 10, 2026

All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal

All pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State on 15 May 2026 have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, according to President Bola Tinubu. Eight kidnappers have been arrested and are in DSS custody. The post All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Legit.ng

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· Jun 29, 2026

Breaking: Oyo police rescue abducted children, see photo and details

The Oyo state police command has rescued abducted children, according to an update released on Monday, June 29. Legit.ng highlights the details of the operation.

Wirepoints

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· Jul 2, 2026

179 charged in “Operation New Dawn” anti-violence initiative, Chicago top federal prosecutor announces – CBS2 (Chicago)

Lasting about 60 days, the operation's mission was focused exclusively on disrupting violence in the Chicago and Rockford areas, according to a press release. U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois Andrew Boutros said that, on top of the 140 new criminal cases, 305 fugitives were taken into custody and 24 missing children were found and returned home safely.

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jul 9, 2026

Illinois Sisters Missing 25 Years: FBI Wants Your Help

Illinois Sisters Missing 25 Years: FBI Wants Your Help

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nigeria Rescues 46 Abducted Schoolchildren After 56 Days in Boko Haram Captivity

Nigeria's security forces rescued 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Boko Haram captivity in Oyo State, 56 days after their seizure from three schools. President Tinubu announced Thursday that eight assailants were arrested and no ransom was paid.

Hi China

· Jul 6, 2026

Twelve lambs saved from deep mud

Residents in a local community worked together to rescue twelve lambs trapped in a deep mud pit. The group pulled the animals to safety one by one until every lamb was successfully freed. This coordinated effort ensured all twelve sheep were recovered without any loss. #ChorusofLife

Drudge Report

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· Jul 2, 2026

SHOCK: 16 children rescued from Ohio home were almost feral, authorities say...

SHOCK: 16 children rescued from Ohio home were almost feral, authorities say... (First column, 5th story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

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