Troops Rescue Six Hostages In Chikun, Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued six kidnapped victims during clearance patrols conducted around the Kangon Kadi general area in Chikun LGA. 

In a statement seen by 9japarrot Media made public and signed by Samuel Aruwan the Commissioner for Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, the victims were rescued by the troops, under Operation Forest Sanity.

According to operational feedback, the troops, under Operation Forest Sanity, embarked on a clearance operation from Damba to Kangon Kadi, and fired on identified bandit locations around the Kangon Kadi forest, Labi, and the Udawa river, the statement said.

Bandits fled from the Kangon Kadi area under the superior firepower of the troops, leaving behind six kidnapped victims at their camp. The victims were rescued by the troops, and are identified as follows: 

- Iliya Gide

- Rabi Ali 

- Hussaina Gide 

- Naomi Nuhu and her baby 

- Pamela Barage 

The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufa'i, noted the report with gratitude and commended the troops for sustaining valiant efforts across several fronts.  

Citizens will be updated on further developments, the statement added.