23rd March, 2024
Troops of Operation Hadrin Daji have rescued 16 almajiris and a woman abducted in Gada Local Government Aera of Sokoto State, the Defence Headquarters reveals.
The released victims were abducted on March 9, 2024 by some terrorists who invaded the LGA .
But the DHQ, in a statement on Saturday, by the Director of Media Operations, Maj. Gen Buba Edward, said, “Recall terrorists invaded and kidnapped 16 pupils (Almajiris) with a woman in Gada LGA of Sokoto State.
“On 21 March 2024, the military, working with local authorities and government agencies across the country, in a coordinated search and rescue operation rescued these hostages.
“The rescued hostages have been handed over to the Sokoto State Government for further action. ”
Adding the statement said: “Additionally, the armed forces are extending all of its efforts and resources to find other innocent hostages and track down the terrorists that perpetrated these crimes.
“These efforts would continue until they are found and the terrorists arrested, tried, and brought to justice by Nigerian law. The military would not rest until all kidnapped hostages are rescued.”