By Yusuf Mutiu-Olaitan
September 14th, 2024
Nigerian Army troops in Kaduna have neutralized several terrorists and rescued 13 kidnapped students in Kaduna
According to a statement on X, the Nigerian Army confirmed that the rescued students are seven females and six females. It also said that the operation was successful after a fierce gun exercise with terrorists at Chigbolu village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, stating that the troops also recovered many dangerous weapons from the terrorists.
The statement listed one AK-47 rifle, 87 rounds of 7.63mm ammunition, four magazines, a locally made rifle and the sum of N192,220.00 as part of the materials recovered for the hideout.
“In aggressive offensive operations against terrorism and insurgency, Nigerian Army troops have obliterated yet another terrorist stronghold, successfully rescuing kidnapped students, and seizing a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
“Troops also eliminated some insurgents, while some others were captured alive.
“On September 12, 2024, acting on reliable intelligence, troops stationed in Kaduna State launched a highly coordinated operation aimed at rescuing abducted persons from violent extremist camps.
“Engaging in an intense firefight at Chigbolu village, Kachia Local Government Area, the troops overpowered the terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandoning their captives,” the statement said.
“Additionally, five solar panels, five mobile phones, dry rations, and clothing items were recovered.
“The rescued victims have been promptly evacuated to 1 Division Medical Services and Hospital for medical attention,” it added.
In another operation in the same local government, the Nigerian Army also said troops arrested two terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered the sum of N1.3m, among others, from the suspects.
“In another decisive operation, troops in Kachia Local Government Area have intercepted two notorious terrorist logistics suppliers, Mallam Usman Waikili and Salisu Idris, at Kagarko village.
“The troops confiscated the sum of N1,306,700.00, three SIM cards, two mobile phones, three national identity cards, eight ATM cards, two Moniepoint PoS machines, an MTN MiFi, and other items from the suspects,” the post concluded.