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Troops rescue victims kidnapped by Boko Haram, kill five
According to the Army , the rescued hostages, identified as Nura Isya and Saluhu Hamza, were safely handed over to the Chairman of Gudu Local Government Area for medical attention and reunification with their families.
On Thursday, Nigerian Army troops stationed in Sokoto State for counterterrorism operations thwarted a kidnapping attempt, neutralized five terrorists, and freed two hostages they were holding.
This was posted on Thursday on the Nigerian Army’s official X Handle.
According to the Army, troops engaged the terrorists in a hard gunfight after responding to a distress call from the Baniguntu and Gohonau woodland areas in the Gudu Local Government Area of the state.
Terrorists who made it out of the encounter reportedly escaped with bullet wounds.
According to the Army , the rescued hostages, identified as Nura Isya and Saluhu Hamza, were safely handed over to the Chairman of Gudu Local Government Area for medical attention and reunification with their families.
“The successful operation not only prevented a potential tragedy, but also led to the recovery of 5 AK-47 rifles, 32 rounds of ammunition, and a Tecno phone, further disrupting the activities of the terrorist group.
“This heroic rescue mission highlights the resoluteness of the Nigerian Army to combat terrorism and ensure the safety and security of citizens in Sokoto State and across the country.
“The troops’ swift and decisive action serves as a testament to their dedication to protecting the lives and well-being of the people they serve,” it said.
