Kaduna: Nigerian Army rescues 10 kidnap victims as bandits abandon ransom, flee

The Nigerian Army says troops under Operation Peace Shield have rescued 10 people, including women, who were kidnapped in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A reliable source at Army Headquarters confirmed the operation on Friday in Abuja.

According to the source, the abductees were seized from their farms in Unguwan Nungu on Nov. 29, prompting Sector 5 personnel to begin a continuous search-and-rescue mission.

He explained that soldiers confronted the kidnappers at about 6:40 a.m. on Friday, just as the bandits were attempting to collect ransom money from the victims’ relatives.

The troops, he said, overwhelmed the criminals with superior firepower, causing them to abandon the hostages and escape.

“The troops recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle, one round of 9mm ammunition and ₦1.6 million, described as part of the ransom money.“The rescued women have since been debriefed and reunited with their families, while efforts are underway to track down the fleeing kidnappers,” he said.

He added that the Nigerian Army remains committed to restoring stability and safety across the country.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has also commended the soldiers and urged them to maintain pressure on terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups.