The Nigerian Army has rescued 10 kidnapped persons in separate encounters in Zamfara and Katsina, and also killed one bandit in the process.
On December 31, troops on a routine patrol around Gidan Dan Nunu and Dutsi villages of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State approached the bandits.
During the encounter, the gallant troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescued seven kidnapped victims from the assailants.
Similarly on December 31, troops of Operating Base Dangulbi while on patrol arrested a certain Zayanu Abdullahi.
It was gathered that Abdullahi hails from Shinkafi district and has been involved in buying stolen cattle from bandits.
Also, troops rescued two women and a child kidnapped by bandits after credible intelligence revealed the assailants were operating in Kimbisawa village of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The rescued victims have all been immediately reunited with their families.
The gallant troops, whilst on routine patrol along Batsari-Jibia road, engaged bandits in a gun duel and killed one while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
Rice, a staple for Christmas celebrations in Nigeria, has become a luxury this year. Soaring…
Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated ₦6,364,181,224 billion for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of…
The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for today, 22nd December 2024, can be…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that the 60,000 barrels per…
Manchester City finds itself in unprecedented turmoil, with relegation-level form showing little sign of improvement.…
