Troops Raid Kastina Forest, Rescue 35 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Terrorists
The Nigerian Army said it has rescued 35 kidnapped victims and neutralised two terrorists during a raid on a terrorist camp in Dumburum Forest, Katsina State, in a search and rescue operation.
The troops announced this on Tuesday in a statement by its spokesperson, Yahaya Ibrahim.
“In continuation with the series of simultaneous, well-coordinated clearance operations in its Areas of Operational Responsibilities in the North West, which has continued to yield tremendous successes,” Ibrahim stated.
“Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) operating in Katsina State have rescued 35 kidnapped victims and neutralised 2 terrorists in Katsina State in a search and rescue operation.”
Ibrahim noted that the operation was conducted on January 27, 2024, during a clearance operation at some identified terrorist camps in Dumburum Forest.
He added that during the operation, the troops encountered armed terrorists and killed two of them, while others fled with severe gunshot wounds.
Ibrahim also disclosed that the rescued victims include 19 males, 12 females and four children, noting that they were immediately handed over to the state government.
