By SUMAILA OGBAJE

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 26 kidnapped victims and recorded multiple operational successes across the North-West and North-Central.

The troops also foiled a terrorist attack on a correctional facility and disrupted several terror activities.

A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the operational successes were recorded across the theatres in the last 24 hours.

According to the source, in Kaduna State, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued seven abducted persons during a fighting patrol in Kajuru Local Government Area on Wednesday.

He said the troops acting on actionable intelligence on kidnappers’ movement along the Anguwan Walaha axis, engaged the criminals, neutralised one terrorist and forced others to flee in disarray.

He said that three motorcycles earlier snatched from locals were recovered.

"In Katsina State, troops of 17 Brigade rescued a 15-year-old girl abducted from Gidan Bajini village during a fighting patrol around Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Government Area.

"The victim was rescued unhurt and is in military custody for further action.

"In Sokoto State, troops of CSI Battalion VII rescued 12 hunters and civilians during a fighting patrol at Kadida village in Tangaza Local Government Area.

"One injured civilian was evacuated to hospital, while troops continue to dominate the area to deny terrorists freedom of action,” the source disclosed.

The source added that the troops foiled an attempted terrorist attack on the Kangiwa Correctional Centre in Arewa Local Government Area.

He said the attackers, armed with rifles and riding motorcycles, fled on sighting troops after assaulting a correctional officer and setting ablaze a patrol vehicle and motorcycle within the facility.

According to him, troops recovered assorted rifles and ammunition, pursued the fleeing terrorists towards the Niger Republic border and reinforced security around the centre.

He said that sustained kinetic and non-kinetic operations across the regions continue to degrade criminal networks, rescue victims and strengthen public confidence in affected communities. (NAN)

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