CurrentReport Blog Troops of the Nigerian Army stationed in 1 Division in Kaduna State have successfully liberated 16 abducted individuals from the clutches of violent extremists and terrorists. The operation, which took place in Tantatu Community of Kajuru Local Government Area, marks a decisive blow against the scourge of terrorism in the region.
According to a statement released by Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the troops swiftly responded to reports of an attack by terrorists on the Tantatu community. Upon arrival, they engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle, ultimately prevailing and securing the release of the kidnapped residents.
The statement read, “Nigerian Army troops deployed in 1 Division area of responsibility in Kaduna State have successfully averted a kidnap attempt by a violent extremist and insurgent group and rescued the abductees in Tantatu Community of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
“Responding to actionable intelligence, the troops on 17 March 2024 at about 10:30 p.m. swiftly tracked the insurgents who had earlier attacked the community in numbers and abducted some of the villagers as hostages.
“On arriving at the scene of the incident, the troops tenaciously pursued the insurgents, engaging them in a ferocious exchange of fire and consequently rescuing 16 kidnapped victims.”
“The troops are still exploiting the bushes in continuation of the search and rescue operations to extricate other victims and stop the nefarious activities of the insurgents.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja commended the troops for the successful rescue of the kidnap victims and charged them to remain vigilant as they conduct ongoing counter-insurgency operations to liberate all troubled areas in the country,” he said.
