Soldiers foil kidnap attempt in Zamfara, rescue 14 victims
The Nigerian Army troops have rescued 14 kidnap victims during an operation against terrorists in Magazu Village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This is contained in an operational update released on Wednesday in Abuja.
The report said the operation followed information received by troops of 1 Brigade at Forward Operating Base Tsafe on terrorist activities around the community on August 25.
It said the troops mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abort their mission and flee into the surrounding bush.
According to the report, troops subsequently combed the area and rescued 14 victims from the terrorists’ captivity.
“One of the rescued victims sustained a gunshot wound during the incident and was evacuated to a hospital in Tsafe for medical attention.
“The rescue highlights the ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to deny terrorists freedom of action and protect civilians across the North-West,” the report stated.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 1
Nigeria seeks stronger ties with Islamic countries
The minister said Nigeria had remained an active OIC member since 1986.
Heading 3
Nigeria, Thailand to deepen ties on technology, agriculture
Mr Khalawi described Nigeria as a strategic partner of Thailand.
Health
Foundation targets 30% drop in zero-dose children in Zamfara
He described the intervention as timely in addressing the burden of zero-dose children.
Africa
WHO, health ministers endorse strategy to give African children ‘best start in life’
Mr Janabi said, “Every child born in Africa carries the promise of our future.”
States
Police nab two suspects over alleged lynching of man in Ghana
Police said investigations are also ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
NationWide
Meta outlines framework to protect teens on social media
Mr Mahoney said that because teenagers move easily between dozens of apps, an industry-wide solution was needed.
