Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued at least six abducted victims after killing one of the bandits terrorising the  Hayin Tsando area around Maraban Jos, in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna on Saturday, 14th October 2023.

Lt. Col. Yahaya, said “during the operation, troops successfully rescued six kidnapped victims, recovered two AK47  rifles, and killed one of the bandits while others flee with varying degrees of gunshot wounds”.

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He said, “The ongoing clearance operation by troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army has continued to yield positive results.

“The gallant troops quickly mobilised and embarked on a search and rescue operation. The troops made contact with bandits/criminal elements and a heavy firefight ensued.

“During the operation, troops successfully rescued six kidnapped victims, captured two AK 47 rifles and neutralised one bandit while others escaped with several degrees of gunshot wounds.”

He said the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch, Maj. Gen. Valentine Okoro, praised the gallantry of the troops.

He also called on the troops to continue their aggressive fight against terrorism until all criminal elements in the division’s area were completely eradicated.