Nigerian Army Troops Raid Terrorists Hideout, Rescue Kidnapped Victims

Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) including local vigilantes have raided terrorists’ camp and successfully rescued 4 kidnapped persons and recovered arms and ammunition in Kebbi State.

According to statement by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 1 Brigade Gusau, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, the raid operation was conducted in the identified terrorists’ hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga Local Government Area of the state.

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The statement added that during the operation, troops neutralized one of the terrorists and extricated 4 kidnapped victims.

It said the troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniforms.

The statement further said all the rescued victims who are 4 males have since been reunited with their families, while troops continue to trail the wounded and fleeing terrorists.