The Nigerian Air Force Special Forces on night patrol on August 6, 2023, near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, rescued 7 kidnapped victims comprising 6 females and a male.
A Statement by the Spokeperson Air commodore Edward Gabkwet says in the early hours of August 6 2023. The female victims on interrogation, revealed that they were kidnapped from Paikoro in Niger State while the lone male victim said he was picked up against his will from Rijau in Niger State.
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The statement adds that On sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their victims and fled into a nearby forest. The victims were subsequently taken to NAF Medical facility at Birnin Gwari for review and subsequently released, except the male victim who is still being observed.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar while commending the troops, called for intensified efforts towards ensuring all areas within Kaduna State and environs are free of terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
