Troops Secures Release Of 10 Persons Abducted From Kaduna FAAN Staff Quarters (Photos)

Nigerian troops secured the release of the 10 staff of the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN), who were abducted by bandits on March 6, 2021.

Freshreporters reported that 10 persons were abducted after armed Bandits attacked Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, quarters in Kaduna State.

The armed Bandits reportedly abducted a whole family of six, a housewife and her two children.

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The succesful rescue operation was confirmed in a statement by the Kaduna state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan.

According to him, the victims were rescued by troops. The statement reads:

“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”.

Names of the rescued victims are as follows: 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 Bilkisu Gambo.

“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.

“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-unite with their families and loved ones.

“Further updates will be provided on this and other developments as they emerge”.