Troops Continue To Rescue Kidnap Victims In Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have again rescued three more kidnap victims in Kaduna.

According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu on Thursday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Major General Taoreed Lagbaja accompanied by a team of operational commanders and operatives rescued the victims on an Operational cum inspection tour in Kaduna state on Thursday.

"The GOC and his team rescued the victims from a group of armed kidnappers in Manini village, along Pole Wire - Birnin Gwari road, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna state", the statement said.

"The kidnappers had abducted the victims and were taken off when they were confronted by the GOC's team. "

"The hot exchange of fire that followed subdued the kidnappers, compelling them to scamper in disarray with gunshot wounds into a nearby forest,  abandoning their abductees," it added.

According to the statement, the rescued persons, comprising two adult males and an elderly woman have been conveyed to Kaduna, where they are currently receiving medical attention.