By Paul Onwude
Security Forces in Kaduna State have foiled an attack by bandits in Chukun local government area, and rescued seven kidnapped persons.
The Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samual Aruwan, in a statement this evening, said that “Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna 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, mobilizing to the location and engaging the bandits. After an intense exchange, the superior firepower of the troops forced the criminals to flee in disarray.
Aruwan said, “the security forces exploited the withdrawal route of the bandits, and were thus able to rescue seven persons who had been kidnapped. The seven rescued persons are listed as follows:
– Buba Samuel
– Janet Buba
– Rebecca Buba
– Precious Buba
– David Yohanna
– Johnson Yohanna
– John Daniel.
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All of the rescued have been reunited with their families.”
Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i commended the security forces for their spirited efforts and speed of response. He congratulated them on the safe rescue of the seven citizens.
The Governor conveyed his warm regards and best wishes to the rescued persons.
Security forces have sustained patrols in the general area, Aruwan concluded
