No fewer than 52 kidnapped victims have been rescued in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State by troops of the Joint Task Force North-West Operation HADARIN DAJI on Friday.
This was revealed in a statement and images posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X handle on Saturday.
The statement partly read, “The feat was recorded on December 22, 2023, when troops cleared and destroyed terrorist enclaves at Saruwa, Kubuta, Gundumi villages, and Bunwanga Gundumi forest in Isa LGA of Sokoto state.
“During the operation, the troops of the OPHD rescued 52 kidnap victims while several terrorists were neutralized.
“The rescued victims include 14 males, 32 females, and six children who will undergo medical check-ups, debriefs, and handovers to appropriate authorities to reunite them with their families.”