Troops Kill Terrorist, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Plateau

The Nigerian Army troops, in separate operations, have neutralised terrorists in Katsina and rescued two kidnap victims in Plateau State.

A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), 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 the 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.

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

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

The statement added that the kidnappers on sighting troops fled and abandoned a Peugeot 307 vehicle and two 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,” the statement said.