Kaduna Govt Confirms Rescue Of 10 Abducted FAAN Staff Quarters Victims

NEWSDAILYNIGERIA -The Kaduna State government through the Commissioner Ministry of internal security and Home affairs,Mr Samuel Aruwan has confirmed the rescue of the 10 persons kidnapped from the FAAN staff Quarters in Kaduna recently

The commissioner however did not offer details on how they were rescued,but said the troops of the Nigerian Army achieved the feat on Wednesday.

He made this known,while giving a security update during a press briefing on Wednesday at the NUJ Press centre, Kaduna,where he further gave the names of those rescued and have since been reunited with their families after they were received by Governor Nasir El-rufai.

” This briefing has been called to provide an update on emerging developments following the kidnapping of 10 citizens from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.

” The Kaduna State Government can confirm that troops of the Nigerian Army have today, Wednesday 17th March, 2021, rescued the 10 victims who were kidnapped from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.”

The government further gave the names of victims rescued as:Mr. Ilori Sunday,Mrs. Celestina Sunday,Miss Beauty Oshaibie Sunday,Miss Miracle Sunday,Miss Marvelous Sunday,Miss Destiny Sunday,Mr.Samuel Sunday,Miss Deborah Sunday,Hajiya Badiyatu Abdullahi Gambo and
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” It would be recalled that armed bandits breached the fence of the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters in the early hours of Saturday 6th March 2021, and kidnapped these 10 persons from two houses located near the fence.”he said

According to him,”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.”the statement added