Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued students of Government Day Secondary School, Gwagwada, who were abducted by gunmen. NigerianArmy Nigeria
The Nigerian Army 1 Division said the troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued students of Government Day Secondary School, Gwagwada in Chikun Council of Kaduna State that were abducted by unknown gunmen.
“The troops immediately swung into action and gave the bandits a hot chase. On sighting the troops, the bandits engaged them in a firefight but had to surrender to the superior firepower of the troops. He said all the students abducted by the bandits were rescued safely and reunited with their families.
“Additionally, at about 1045am this morning, troops pursued bandits into one of the forests in Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the pursuit, one of the bandits was neutralized while 2 AK 47 riffles, one pump-action and 3 Magazines were recovered.”
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