Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have dislodged a bandits’ camp and rescued six hostages in Kuriga and Manini communities of Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan, that the troops carried out a raid and rescue operations in the early hours of Tuesday.
He said from a recent operational feedback received by the Kaduna State Government, following the weekend breakthrough, security forces have continued with clearance operations to identify bandits and terrorist enclaves around the state.
According to reports, the troops made contact and engaged bandits at the suspected enclave. After clearing the camp, the troops rescued six kidnapped citizens who have been held at the location.
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The rescued persons are, Sahura Hamisu, Ramlatu Umar, Saudatu Ibrahim, Maryam Shittu, Fatima Shuaibu, Khadijah Mohammed along with her infant child.
The commissioner said the rescued persons have been safely reunited with their families.
The commissioner added that security forces will continue their operations in the general area and other locations of interest across the state.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
