Monday, June 8, 2026 - Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnap victims following an attack by suspected kidnappers along a highway in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred
in the early hours of June 6, 2026 along the Rafi Tagwai–Angwan Dariya road in
the local government area.
The sources said the gunmen had barricaded the highway and
attacked a commercial vehicle conveying passengers.
According to the sources, the assailants shot dead the
driver of the vehicle, identified as Mr Ibrahim Musa, before abducting four
passengers.
Troops deployed at Ungwan Gora quickly responded to reports
of the incident and moved to the scene.
“On arrival, the troops discovered that the gunmen had
k!lled the commercial vehicle driver and abducted four passengers.
“During a search-and-rescue operation conducted in the
adjoining bushes, the troops successfully rescued two injured passengers,” the
sources said.
The sources added that eight empty shells of 7.62mm special
ammunition were recovered at the scene.
The rescued victims were evacuated to Confidence Hospital,
Fadan Karshi, for medical treatment.
Security personnel have continued search-and-rescue
operations to locate and rescue the remaining two abducted passengers, while
efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators.
The military reassured residents of its commitment to
combating criminal activities and ensuring the safety of commuters along major
routes in the area.
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