Troops Kill Terrorists, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Plateau

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised some terrorists in Katsina and rescued two kidnap victims in Plateau State in separate operations.

A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle said troops in conjunction with a team from the Nigeria Police and Katsina State Community Watch Corps, engaged terrorists at Danmusa in Danmusa local government area of Katsina State.

The statement said troops in a fierce gun battle with terrorists neutralised one terrorist and recovered one AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, and a motorcycle.

The troops also recovered a bag containing four empty magazines and a power bank, potentially used for communication and explosive devices.

In another separate encounter, troops following a distress call on kidnapping activities along the Maraban-Jema’a road in Jos South local government area of Plateau State rescued two kidnap victims.

According to the statement, the kidnappers on sighting troops fled, abandoning a Peugeot 307 vehicle and two kidnap victims.

“The two kidnap victims, Mr Abdul Bello, who is the owner of the abandoned vehicle and Miss Sekyen Melody Yapshak have been promptly evacuated for medical attention,” it said.