Troops kill suspected bandit, rescue 6 hostages in Kaduna

Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, on Friday, killed one suspected bandit and rescued six kidnapped persons in Kaduna State.

The acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, confirmed the news in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.

He said the ongoing clearance operation by the troops has continued to yield positive results.

Yahaya said: “The troops acted on credible and timely intelligence on the kidnap of six persons at Hayin Tsando general area of Maraban Jos, in Igabi local government area of the state.

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“The gallant troops quickly mobilized, embarked on a search and rescue operation. The troops made contact with the bandits and a heavy firefight ensued.

“During the operation, troops successfully rescued six kidnapped victims, recovered two AK 47 rifles, and neutralized one bandit while others escaped with several degrees of gunshot wounds.”

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