The Kaduna State Government has authoritatively confirmed that troops of the Nigerian Army has rescued the 10 victims who were recently kidnapped from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan revealed this while giving update on the development in Kaduna State.
While giving update on the incident, Mr Aruwan explained that ” this briefing has been called to provide an update on emerging developments following the kidnapping of 10 citizens from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.
The victims rescued are listed as:
Mr. Ilori Sunday
Mrs. Celestina Sunday
Miss Beauty Oshaibie Sunday
Miss Miracle Sunday
Miss Marvelous Sunday
Miss Destiny Sunday
Mr. Samuel Sunday
Miss Deborah Sunday
Hajiya Badiyatu Abdullahi Gambo
Bilkisu Gambo
The Commissioner further explained that, ” It would be recalled that armed bandits breached the fence of the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters in the early hours of Saturday 6th March 2021, and kidnapped these 10 persons from two houses located near the fence.
” Precise details of the rescue location cannot be provided at this time due to operational expediency” he noted.
Aruwan said, the state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has received the report of the rescue with elation, and has extended hearty congratulations to the troops for the successful rescue.
The Commissioner further revealed that, the Governor has also met with the rescued citizens to encourage them, and assured them of the unwavering commitment of the Kaduna State Government.
” He wished them well as they re-united with their families and loved ones” Aruwan disclosed.
