The Latest News from Nigeria and Around the World
The scene after troops rescue kidnap victims in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Army Troops from Combat Team 3 stationed in Maraban Maigora, Katsina State, on Monday, rescued 10 women and 6 minors who had been held captive by bandits since 3rd February, 2024.A credible source from the military disclosed that the victims were rescued during a routine patrol at the Rimi community after being held by the hoodlums for 46 days.
The rescued victims were among the 54 women abducted along the Gamji-Dandume road in early February 2024. Following their rescue on Monday, the women and children were handed over to the Chairman of Sabuwa LGA, who in turn reunited them with their relatives.While confirming the development, Governor Dikko Radda in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, on Monday, commended the troops for their bravery and decisive action.
The Governor acknowledged the gravity of the situation, reassuring the public of his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating banditry within the state. “The rescue of these women and children is a testament to the courage and dedication of our security forces. We remain committed to providing them with the resources and support they need to ensure the safety of residents in the state, the statement noted.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Troops rescue five abducted women, two babies in Zamfara“They were kidnapped in January 2024 from Marange village in Kagara Local Government Area of Niger State.'
Read more »
Troops rescue 10 women, six minors from captivity in KatsinaTroops from Combat Team 3 stationed in Maraban Maigora in Katsina State on Monday rescued 10 women and six minors who were kidnapped by bandits on February 3, 2024.
Read more »
Police rescue 72 kidnap victims, recover 562 animals in KatsinaKatsina State Police Command has said it rescued 72 kidnap victims and recovered 562 domestic animals from suspected terrorists in February 2024.
Read more »
Kaduna denies hiring private negotiator to rescue abducted studentsThe Latest news in Nigeria and world news. The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news.
Read more »
Kaduna: We’ll rescue abducted students – Chief of Army Staff vowsThe Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa on Monday vowed to go after terrorists and their sponsors abducting students in Kaduna State. Musa assured that troops of the Nigerian Army would rescue the students recently abducted in Kuriga, Kaduna State.
Read more »
Rescue abducted students in Kaduna without paying ransom – Tinubu orders security personnelThe incident involving the kidnap of over 200 students in Kaduna State was deliberated extensively at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, prompting President Bola Tinubu to issue a stern directive to the security personnel not to pay any dime to the abductors in the course of rescuing them.
Read more »