Soldiers during the ongoing clearance operation by troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have killed a thief rescued kidnapped victims and recovered AK 47 rifles in Kaduna.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that during the operation, troops successfully rescued 6 kidnapped victims, captured 2 AK 47 rifles and neutralised one bandit while others escaped with several degrees of gunshot wounds.
According to Lt Col.Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, the Division has continued to yield positive results in its operations over the period.
He explained that “Acting on credible and timely intelligence on the kidnap of 6 persons at Hayin Tsando general area of Maraban Jos, the gallant troops quickly mobilize and embarked on a search and rescue operation. The troops made contact with bandits/criminal elements and a heavy firefight ensued.,” Yahaya stated.
“During the operation, troops successfully rescued 6 kidnapped victims, captured 2 AK 47 rifles and neutralised one bandit while others escaped with several degrees of gunshot wounds.”
“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch Maj Gen Valentine Okoro has commended the troops for their resilience and further charged them to continue their aggressive tempo until all criminal elements in the Division’s Area of Responsibility are completely eradicated,” the statement added.
The 1 Division Nigerian Army, however, appealed to all paramedics to be on the lookout for persons with gunshot wounds and report to the Nigerian Army and other sister security services for prompt action.