The Kaduna State Government confirms that troops foiled an attack by bandits and rescued seven persons in a community in Chikun Local Government Area of the state recently.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Samuel Aruwan, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday, in Kaduna.
The statement, however, did not disclose when the seven persons were rescued.
It read, “Security agencies have reported to the state government that troops foiled an attack by bandits in Ungwan Garama, located in the Maraban Rido general area of Chikun LGA.”
According to the statement, a distress call was received from the area and security forces swiftly responded, mobilized to the location and engaged the bandits.
“After an intense exchange, the superior firepower of the troops forced the criminals to flee in disarray.
“The security forces exploited the withdrawal route of the bandits, and were thus able to rescue seven persons who had been kidnapped.”
It stated that all of those rescued had been reunited with their families.
The statement quoted the Commissioner as saying that Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i commended the security forces for their spirited efforts and speed in rescuing the seven persons.
“Security forces have sustained patrols in the general area,” it read.
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