The Nigerian Army’s troop was said to have responded to a distress call following bandits’ attack in Agune Dutse Village in Kachia Local Government Area in Kaduna State.
It was also disclosed that during a search and rescue operation, they rescued six hostages unhurt, including two women and four children.
In a statement made on its Facebook page, the Nigerian army noted that the rescued victims, have been reunited with their families.
“Troops on fighting patrol were alerted to the presence of terrorists lurking in Amale village in Kaduna North Local Government Area. The troops, in collaboration with local vigilantes, engaged the terrorists, compelling them to abandon their firearm.
“Troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, a home-made gun, and a machete.
“Similarly, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in the North East and North West on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in a display of valour successfully foiled multiple kidnap attempts, neutralizing the terrorists’ threats and reuniting victims with their families.
“In Borno State, the troops in a rapid response to actionable intelligence had an encounter with ISWAP fighters in Kulukawiya Village, located in the Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.”
Consequently, the encounter resulted in the elimination of a terrorist and the seizure of a loaded AK-47 rifle and the troops rescued a child who had been kidnapped by the fleeing terrorists, saying that the child has been reunited with his father, Alhaji Musa.
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