Troops, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest

Troops, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 7 of Operation OPEP, in collaboration with the Zango Kataf Police Area Command, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Forest Guards and local hunters, have rescued eight kidnapped victims from Badurum Kasa Forest in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A security source told Zagazola Makama that the successful operation was carried out on Jan. 28 following actionable intelligence on the hideout of the kidnappers.

According to the source, the joint team mobilised at about 4:23 p.m. and advanced into the forest, where they made contact with the criminals around 5:59 p.m.

“On sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled in disarray into the surrounding bushes,” the source said.

The source added that all the victims were rescued unharmed and immediately evacuated from the forest.

Those rescued were identified as Mrs Rashida Musa, Mrs Hafsat Nuhu, Mr Zakari Saleh, Miss Hasiya Yahaya, Mr Ahmed Yahaya, Mr Ibrahim Saiba, Miss Salma Yahaya and Mr Sophan Idris.

“They were all successfully reunited with their families after medical checks and initial debriefing,” the source said.

The troops have commenced follow-up operations to exploit the area and track down the fleeing suspects.

Troops, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest