Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Nigerian Army says troops of 185 Battalion have dismantled a criminal hideout used by suspected terrorists in Anambra State, Nigeria's south-east.

The army, in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Friday, said the troops also rescued three kidnap victims.

It said the victims were abducted around Osakwa General Area in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state, which prompted the troops to begin the rescue operation in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group.

"On 1 October 2026, troops subsequently conducted a snap operation and arrested one of the suspected kidnappers, identified as Sunday Obi.

"During interrogation, the suspect provided information that led troops to the location of the syndicate's...