Monday, May 20, 2024

Troops foil kidnap attempts, neutralise terrorists in Kaduna, Borno

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The Nigerian Military stated its troops, of their dedication, responded to a misery calls following bandits’ assault in Agunu Dutse Village in Kachia Native Authorities Space of Kaduna State

It stated throughout a search and rescue operation, the troops rescued six hostages unharmed, together with two ladies and 4 kids.

In an announcement on its Fb web page, the Nigerian Military famous that the rescued victims, have been reunited with their households.

“Troops on combating patrol had been alerted to the presence of terrorists lurking in Amale village in Kaduna North Native Authorities Space. The troops, in collaboration with native vigilantes, engaged the terrorists, compelling them to desert their firearms.

“Troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, a home-made gun, and a machete.

“Equally, troops of the Nigerian Military deployed for Counter-terrorism operations within the North East and North West on Tuesday, Might 7, 2024 in a show of valour efficiently foiled a number of kidnap makes an attempt, neutralizing the terrorists’ threats and reuniting victims with their households.

“In Borno State, the troops in a speedy response to actionable intelligence had an encounter with ISWAP fighters in Kulukawiya Village, positioned within the Nganzai Native Authorities Space of Borno State.” It stated

In response to the assertion, the encounter resulted within the elimination of a terrorist and the seizure of a loaded AK-47 rifle, at the same time as troops rescued a toddler who had been kidnapped by the fleeing terrorists, saying that the lad has been reunited along with his father, Alhaji Musa.

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