Crimes

Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued six kidnapped victims during clearance patrols conducted around the Kangon Kadi general area in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this via a statement issued on Monday.

Aruwan stated: “According to operational feedback, the troops, under the Operation Forest Sanity, embarked on a clearance operation from Damba to Kangon Kadi, and fired on identified bandit locations around the Kangon Kadi forest, Labi and the Udawa river.

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“Bandits fled from the Kangon Kadi area under the superior firepower of the troops, leaving behind six kidnapped victims at their camp.

“The victims were rescued by the troops.”

The commissioner added that the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, noted the report with gratitude and commended the troops for sustaining valiant efforts across several fronts.

“Citizens will be updated on further developments,“ Aruwan said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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