The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that troops of the Nigerian Army, Wednesday, rescued the 10 victims who were kidnapped from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.
Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan said this at a press briefing in Kaduna on Wednesday.
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Aruwan gave the names of the rescued victims as:
1. Mr. Ilori Sunday
2. Mrs. Celestina Sunday
3. Miss Beauty Oshaibie Sunday
4. Miss Miracle Sunday
5. Miss Marvelous Sunday
6. Miss Destiny Sunday
7. Mr. Samuel Sunday
8. Miss Deborah Sunday
9. Hajiya Badiyatu Abdullahi Gambo
10. Bilkisu Gambo
Armed bandits had breached the fence of the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters in the early hours of Saturday, and kidnapped these 10 persons from two houses located near the fence.
Aruwan however said the precise details of the rescue location cannot be provided at this time due to operational expediency.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has received the report of the rescue with elation, and has extended hearty congratulations to the troops for the successful rescue.
“He has also met with the rescued citizens to encourage them, and assure them of the unwavering commitment of the Kaduna State Government. He wished them well as they re-united with their families and loved ones.
“Further updates will be provided on this and other developments as they emerge,” he said.
Thank you.
