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Troops, Police foil kidnap plot, rescue eight in Kaduna forest
Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Safe Haven, working with the Zango Kataf Police Area Command, Civilian Joint Task Force, forest guards and local hunters, have rescued eight people abducted by kidnappers in Badurum Kasa Forest, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A security source told the News Agency of Nigeria that the rescue followed credible intelligence on the location of the kidnappers’ hideout.
According to the source, the joint team moved into the area at about 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday and engaged the criminals around 5:59 p.m.
The pressure from the security forces forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives and escape into nearby bushes.
“All eight victims were rescued unharmed and have been reunited with their families,” the source said.
Those rescued include Mrs Rashida Musa (19), Mrs Hafsat Nuhu (18), Mr Zakari Saleh (52), Miss Hasiya Yahaya (13), Mr Ahmed Yahaya (14), Mr Ibrahim Saiba (11), Miss Salma Yahaya (14) and Mr Sophan Idris (18).
The source added that follow-up exploitation and pursuit of the fleeing suspects were ongoing to apprehend those responsible and dismantle the criminal network. (NAN)
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