The Nigerian Army, on Friday, said security operatives have rescued some kidnapped victims in Manini village, along Pole Wire, Birnin Gwari road, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a statement by Director Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, the successful operation was executed by a combined team of operatives led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, accompanied by a team of operational commanders.
The statement explained how the kidnappers had abducted the victims and were taking off, when they were confronted by the GOC's team, adding that the hot exchange of fire that followed subdued the assailants, compelling them to flee into the nearby forest with gunshot wounds, abandoning their victims.
The Army said the rescued victims, comprising two adult males and an elderly woman, have been conveyed to Kaduna, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
The Birnin-Gwari LGA of Kaduna State is reportedly occupied by terrorists and bandits who exercise full authority over the locals.