Troops of division 1 of the Nigerian army successfully dislodged a group of bandits holding some Nigerians hostage with intent to negotiate their ransom. The troops successfully dislodge the bandits and free the victims at Minani Village along the notorious Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road.
In a press statement signed by acting deputy director Army Public relations 1 Division the Nigerian Army says the troops also liberate 30 hostages in the process.
Read the full statement below.
"TROOPS OF 1 DIVISION DISLODGE BANDITS AND RESCUE 30 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS ALONG KADUNA-BIRNIN GWARI ROAD
A fighting patrol from 1 Div today Thursday 2 February 2023 had a meeting engagement with armed bandits kidnapping commuters at Manini village along Kaduna - Birnin Gwari road.
The troops who where escorting the the Chief of Defence Training and Operations Maj Gen SE Udonwa who was on operational visits to Operation Whirl Punch Headquarters in Birnin Gwari engaged the bandits and overpowered them forcing the criminal element to withdraw in disarray. The gallant troops rescued 30 kidnapped victims, recovered 2 motorcycles and immediately cleared the highway for free flow of vehicular traffic. The rescued victims were escorted to Udawa and Birnin Gwari to continue their journey.
The Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Maj Gen SE Udonwa, has commended the troops for their professionalism and resilience."
MUSA YAHAYA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations
1 Division Nigerian Army
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