Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Infant, After Katsina Gun Battle
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued 27 people abducted by suspected terrorists in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The victims included a six-month-old baby. Troops of the 17 Brigade reportedly launched the operation after residents raised an alarm on October 16. They pursued the suspects from Gangare Village towards Kamba Village and engaged them in a gun battle. The suspects fled into nearby bushes and abandoned the captives. The 27 victims, comprising 15 males and 12 females, were rescued and handed to the village head of Gamji after preliminary checks. No soldier was reported injured, while patrols have continued in the area.
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