FIC Report (Kaduna State) – The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani Commend the Nigerian Army for rescue a 58 kidnapped victims in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State, previously in bandits’ captivity, regained freedom due to the non-kinetic approach in collaboration with the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa.
Uba satisfy with the effort of the Military as victims rescued included 35 males and 23 females. They were kidnapped by armed bandits under the command of a notorious criminal known as Janbros from Gayam, Sabon Layi, and Kwaga villages in the Dan Musa council area of Katsina State, and were forced to trek hundreds of kilometres through the Birnin Gwari forest.
Governor Sani, in his remarks, thanked President Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser and the Military for their unwavering support and untiring efforts towards tackling insecurity in Kaduna and the North-West Zone.
Uba added to thank the president and commander in chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, the NSA, all the security agencies.
Sani said CDS actually deserves accolades because he did a lot to ensure the release of the victims. He want to also thank the religious leaders and traditional institutions for their support because security is everyone’s business. Let’s team up and fight this insecurity.
This is a significant operation, especially considering the surge in kidnappings in the area.
Upon their release, the rescued victims, mainly children and women, were taken to the office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for debriefing after having undergone medical checkup. They were later handed over to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa who in turn handed them over to Governor Uba Sani who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Kila.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) One Mechanised Division led the joint rescue mission, demonstrating Sani’s administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in Kaduna State using the non-kinetic approach in collaboration with security agencies.
While handing over the rescued victims to the representative of Governor Sani, the CDS, General Christopher Musa, said that no ransom was paid for their release.
He also warned against sabotage by individuals attempting to undermine government efforts, adding that security agencies are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of all Nigerians.
Signed:
Muhammad Gwani
HOC Kaduna (FIRC).
