Troops of Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued seven persons abducted during a bandit attack on ‘Yankamaye Cikin Gari village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday by Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade.
He said the incident occurred on Nov. 29 at about 11:00 p.m.
Zubairu explained that the troops received a distress call that a large number of bandits on foot had invaded the village, abducting 10 residents and killing a 60-year-old woman.
A joint team of soldiers and police operatives immediately mobilised to the area and pursued the attackers along their escape route toward Rimaye.
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According to him, the troops engaged the bandits with a high volume of fire, forcing them to abandon seven of the abducted victims, who were successfully rescued.
“The bandits fled towards Kankia Local Government Area in Katsina State. Efforts are ongoing to track their location,” he added.
Zubairu quoted the Commander of the 3 Brigade as commending the troops for their bravery, swift response, and professionalism during the operation.
He appealed to residents of Kano State to support ongoing operations by providing credible and timely information to security agencies.
(NAN)