Army, Civil Defence and Vigilante Rescue Abducted Victims, Recover Weapons

The troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes have rescued 4 abducted persons and recovered arms and ammunition.

This follows a successful raid operation at a terrorists camp in identified hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state in the early hours of January 23, 2024.

A statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Gusau, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim said during the operation, the troops neutralized one of the terrorists and extricated 4  kidnap victims. 

Troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniform.

All the rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while the troops have continued to trail the wounded and fleeing terrorists.