Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Kaduna After Pursuit of Suspects
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued a kidnap victim after pursuing suspected kidnappers along the Gidan Waya–Nisama road in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on June 24 following reports of suspected kidnappers operating along the route.
The sources said troops of Sector 7 responded swiftly to the distress call and, on arrival, discovered a vehicle loaded with onions that had been abandoned by the roadside after the criminals abducted one of its occupants.
The troops immediately launched a pursuit of the fleeing kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the victim and escape into nearby bushes.
The rescued victim was secured by the troops, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The military has urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing operations against criminal elements in the area.
