Thirteen kidnapped students have been successfully rescued by soldiers engaged in counter-terrorism operations in Kaduna State.
The Nigerian Army announced the rescue on Friday via a post on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that the operation took place in Chigbolu village, Kachia Local Government Area.
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The rescued students consist of six males and seven females, who were freed following a fierce gun battle between the soldiers and the terrorists holding them captive.
The Army reported that during the operation, several terrorists were neutralized while others were captured.
A significant cache of weapons, including one AK-47 rifle, 87 rounds of 7.63mm ammunition, four magazines, a locally fabricated rifle, and other items, was recovered from the terrorists.
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The Army’s statement read, “In aggressive offensive operations against terrorism, Nigerian Army troops have dismantled yet another terrorist stronghold, successfully rescuing kidnapped students and seizing arms and ammunition.”
The operation, which was carried out on September 12, 2024, was based on reliable intelligence.
After an intense firefight with the terrorists, the soldiers overpowered the kidnappers, forcing them to flee, leaving behind their captives.
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The rescued victims were immediately evacuated to 1 Division Medical Services and Hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
In addition to the rescue, the soldiers recovered five solar panels, five mobile phones, dry rations, clothing items, and a sum of N192,220.00.
In a separate operation in the same local government area, troops arrested two notorious terrorist logistics suppliers.
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The suspects, identified as Mallam Usman Waikili and Salisu Idris, were intercepted at Kagarko village.
The soldiers seized N1.3 million in cash, three SIM cards, mobile phones, and several other items from them, including PoS machines and identity cards.
Elsewhere, in another operation in Suleja, Niger State, the Army raided a terrorist hideout, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
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Three terrorists were killed, while three others were captured. The troops also uncovered a hidden armoury, recovering three AK-47 rifles, 121 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and over N4 million in cash.
These operations are part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to dismantle terrorist networks and secure the release of abducted persons across the country.
