58 kidnapped victims rescued in Katsina state
The operatives of the Nigerian Army in a joint operation have rescued 58 kidnapped victims from a bandit camp controlled by a notorious bandit leader, Janbros, in Kaduna State on Saturday November 16, 2024.
Penpushing reports that this was made known in a statement from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), adding that the victims comprised of 35 males and 23 females have been handed over to the Kaduna State government.
The duo of National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Christopher Musa handed over the victims, explaining that that preliminary investigations showed that the victims were kidnapped by suspected armed bandits under the command of Janbros
Penpushing further reports that he claimed that the rescue of the victims involved no ransom payment, adding that the rescue was as a result of combined efforts of the military and other security services
‘The rescue is as a result of combined efforts of the military and other security services. The operation was both kinetic and non-kinetic which requires efforts by all and not just the military kinetic efforts,” he added.
‘The governor has been very supportive and very helpful and it is this collaborative effort that has made it possible for us to be able to rescue these individuals. It is a joint effort and we were able to do that through non-kinetic means of getting across. No penny was paid for these individuals’, he stated.
Penpushing also reports that he pointed out that efforts were made by the presidency, Office of the National Security Adviser and the Ministry of Defence as well as other agencies including Kaduna State, noting that some individuals are trying to sabotage their efforts, but urged Nigerians to support the military in the fight against terror.
The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Adamu Laka, said the victims were kidnapped from their homes and farmlands in Gayam, Sabon Layi, and Kwaga villages of Dan Musa local government, Katsina State.
Penpushing reports that the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), said during the kidnap, the victims were made to trek for hundreds of kilometres through the thick forest of Birnin Gwari, affirming that a joint operation led by men of 1 Divison Nigerian Army, Kaduna rescued the victims.
The Coordinator stated that upon their rescue, the government provided them with all the necessary assistance required to stabilise them for subsequent handing over to office of national security adviser for rehabilitation and immediate medical checkups.
Penpushing further reports that Laka disclosed that they have been examined and six were admitted, who have equally recovered and joined for subsequent handing over to their respective families
The Chief of Staff to Kaduna Governor, Sani Limankila, who led the representatives of the state government, appreciating the military’s efforts emphasised the need for Nigerians to collaborate with security agencies in the fight against insecurity
Penpushing also reports that, Janbros was one of the bandit kingpins that took part in the abduction of more than 100 school children in Kuriga, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State.
FOOTNOTE: You want to share story with us? You want to advertise with us? You need publicity for product, or service, or event? Contact us on WhatsApp +2348073463653 or email [email protected]
