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Security forces in Kaduna successfully neutraIized four suspected insúrgents

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Security forces successfully neutralize four individuals suspected of insurgency, liberate eleven individuals who were abducted, and apprehend a significant quantity of weapons in Kaduna.

On 6 February 2024, the vigilant troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army (NA) encountered insurgents during their patrol in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Notably, the troops successfully retrieved 3 AK 47 rifles, 7 AK 47 rifle magazines, and 2 motorcycles from the insurgents.

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In a similar vein, soldiers from the Division stationed at Birnin Gwari were alerted to the movement of insurgents on 7 February 2024. Overwhelmed by the strength and firepower of the troops, the insurgents hastily retreated into the forest, leaving behind their victims in a state of disarray.

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The troops successfully rescued all 11 victims namely; Zakari Galadima 54 years (male), Ishaku Galadima 50 years (male), Habibu Illaysu 40 years (male), Nuzuli Ibrahim 18 years (male), Ramatu Aliyu 60 years (female), Ubaida Mubarak 30 years (female), Zaliha Mubarak 9 months (female), Umma Haruna 22 years (female), Khairatu Salisu 34 years (female), Rahamatu Usman 43 years (female), Rakiyia Yahaya 24 years (female) and recovered 1 motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were kidnapped on 6 February 2024 from their village at Masuku in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were rendered medical attention by medical team of the Division and reunited with their families.

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