BY: USMAN SANI, KADUNA
Nigerian Army troops acting on credible and timely intelligence on the kidnap of 6 people at Hayin Tsando, Maraban Jos, embarked on a search and rescue operation, where they made contact with the criminals and a heavy fire fight ensued.
In a statement by acting deputy director, Army Public Relations, 1 division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya says during the operation, troops successfully rescued 6 kidnapped victims, captured 2 AK-47 rifles and neutralised one bandit, while others escaped with several degrees of gunshot wounds.
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According to the statement, the General Officer Commanding 1 division and Force Commander, operation whirl punch, Major General Valentine Okoro commended the troops for their resilience and further charged them to continue their aggressive tempo, until all criminal elements are completely eradicated.
He also appealed to all paramedics to be on the lookout for persons with gunshot wounds and report to the Army and other security agencies for prompt action.