Troops rescue 16 abducted victims in Kaduna

Troops rescue 16 abducted victims in Kaduna

Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division in Kaduna State have successfully recovered 16 abducted victims from the hands of violent extremists and terrorists in Tantatu Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.

Responding to actionable intelligence, the forces quickly traced the militants who had earlier invaded the community in large numbers and captured several of the residents as captives on March 17, 2024, at around 10:30pm.

A statement by Army headquarters said, “On arriving the scene of the incident, the troops tenaciously pursued the insurgents, engaging them in a ferocious exchange of fire and consequently rescuing 16 kidnapped victims.

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“The troops are still exploiting the bushes in continuation of the search and rescue operations to extricate other victims and balk the nefarious activities of the insurgents.

“The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja has commended the troops for the successful rescue of the kidnap victims.

He charged them to remain vigilant as they conduct ongoing counter insurgency operations to liberate all troubled areas in the country.

Troops rescue 16 abducted victims in Kaduna