NIGERIAN TROOPS RESCUED 31 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KADUNA

The Nigerian Army have rescued no fewer than 31 victims recently kidnapped in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Chairman of Kachia LGA, Dr Manzo Daniel , disclosed this to Newsmen during his visit to the community on Wednesday.

Dr.Daniel noted that the attackers abandoned the victims in the bush as troops responded to a distress call and forced them to retreat.

He however commended the military and other security agencies for their response to Easter attack .

“No fewer than 31 people who took refuge in the bush were rescued by the military while combing the area.” he said

Daniel maintained that the Ariko community had long faced security challenges due to its remote location, which makes it vulnerable to attacks.

The Council Chairman however described as unacceptable the actions of some leaders in the area who are critical of the security intervention that saved many people that would have fallen victims.

He urged the leaders to always appreciate the efforts of security personnel in the area who for many years have been making sacrifices including paying the supreme price in fighting insecurity in the area.

“In the last one year, over 20 security personnel have lost their lives due to security challenges in this area,” he said.

Also speaking, the Agwom Kachia, Mr Zamani Dogonyaro, lauded the commitment of the military and other security agencies in the areas in fighting banditry.

Dogonyaro revealed that troops had to trek between two and three kilometres to access the community due to poor road infrastructure.

“I have never seen an incident where the military responded so quickly. I commend them for their effort,” he concluded.

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