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Kankara boys rescued by troops, not Miyetti Allah, says Defence Hqtrs

By Solomon Ikechukwu

 

Military authorities have debunked claims by Katsina and Zamfara Governors, Aminu Bello Masari, and Bello Matawale that the Miyetti Allah group were critical to the release of the 334 abducted students of Government science secondary school, Kankara, Katsina state, declaring that troops fully rescued the boys.

 

Spokesman of Defence Headquarters, Major General John Eneche, faulted the governors, insisting that the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully rescued all 344 abducted students of   the school

 

In a statement, General Enenche disclosed that the military rescued the boys, thanking “the members of general public who volunteered information are also appreciated”.

He explained that the school boys were rescued “on the heels of credible intelligence by the gallant troops”, who deployed high-tech expertise to ensure that there are no casualties on the part of the boys.

“Keeping to its promise to ensure the safe return of all abducted students of Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina State, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI rescued all 344 abducted students on Thursday 17 December 2020,”
“The Military High Command commends troops of Operation Hadarin Daji including all security agencies for their dexterity.” he added

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