All the abducted passengers were successfully rescued and have been released to the officials of Batsari LGA, the military source revealed.
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17 abducted passengers in Katsina regain freedom
A coordinated effort by security forces has led to the successful rescue of 17 male passengers who were abducted in the Solar General Area of Batsari LGA, Katsina State.
According to a reliable military source, the operation was initiated in response to a distress call received on May 11, 2024, around 12:00 pm.
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Subsequently, troops from Nigerian Army Team 9, in conjunction with the Katsina Police Command, State Community Watch Corps, Special Hunters, and local hunters from Batsari, quickly mobilized and were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, the joint security forces engaged the violent extremists in a firefight.
Overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the security forces, the extremists abandoned their abductees and fled into the nearby bush.
All the abducted passengers were successfully rescued and have been released to the officials of Batsari LGA, the military source revealed.
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