Nigerian Army troops conducting operations in Katsina State rescue four people who were kidnapped, as security forces continue efforts to track and apprehend bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his gang. Katsina State Government officials confirm the development in a Wednesday statement by Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs. The operation is linked to the Nigerian Army’s ongoing counter-banditry campaign, including “Operation Clean Sweep III,” carried out in areas where the criminals are believed to operate. Sources report that the four rescued victims were freed during the sustained offensive, and that they suffered gunshot injuries from their captivity. After their rescue, the victims are taken for medical examination. One outlet also provides the victims’ names and ages: Musa Yakuba (62), Alhaji Sa’adu Dayi (68), Mukhtar Danja (36), and Salisu Danja (50). The state government and the outlets note that security forces keep pursuing Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and other criminal elements to improve safety and protect lives and property in Katsina.
Troops rescue four kidnapped victims in Katsina while pursuing bandit leader Kachalla
Nigerian Army troops conducting operations in Katsina State rescue four people who were kidnapped, as security forces continue efforts to track and apprehend bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani an...
- Katsina State Government confirms the rescue of four kidnapped victims by Nigerian Army troops.
- The operation is part of ongoing counter-banditry efforts, including “Operation Clean Sweep III.”
- Security forces are pursuing bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his criminal network.
- The rescued victims are reported to have gunshot injuries and receive medical examination after release.
- Victims are identified in one report as Musa Yakuba (62), Alhaji Sa’adu Dayi (68), Mukhtar Danja (36), and Salisu Danja (50).
Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina State have rescued four kidnapped victims during sustained offensive operations targeting notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his criminal network. The post Troops rescue four kidnap victims in Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.
2 months agoNigerian Army troops have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims during ongoing operations to track and apprehend the notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his gang. The Katsina State Government confirmed the rescue on Wednesday, stating that the victims were freed as part of sustained military efforts in areas where the criminals are known to operate.The rescued individuals have been identified as:Musa Yakuba, 62 years oldAlhaji Sa’adu Dayi, 68 years oldMukhtar Danja, 36 years oldSalisu Danja, 50 years oldAccording to a statement by Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the victims sustained gunshot injuries during their captivity and were immediately taken for medical examination after their release. The state government praised the Nigerian military and other security agencies involved in the operation for their efforts. It also reassured residents that security forces will continue pursuing Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and other criminal elements to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state. This latest rescue highlights the intensified military campaign against banditry in the region.
2 months agoThe Nigerian army has said that its troops conducting the Operation Clean Sweep III have recorded another major breakthrough in ongoing counter-banditry operations in Katsina State. In a statement shared on its official social media handle, the army said the troops have rescuing another four kidnapped victims during sustained offensive operations targeting the notorious bandit […] Nigerian army rescues four kidnap victims in operation targeting notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani
2 months agoThe Katsina State Government on Wednesday confirmed that, following ongoing operations aimed at tracking and apprehending notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and his criminal gang, troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapped victims. Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Katsina State, said in a statement that the rescued victims were […] Troops rescue four kidnapped victims while tracking bandit leader, Kachalla
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