NAF Special Forces Rescue Seven Kidnap Victims in Kaduna

John Shiklam in Kaduna

Special Forces of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have rescued seven kidnapped persons in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State.

NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement yesterday.

He said the victims, comprising six females and one male, were abducted last Sunday in Niger State, adding that they were rescued by the troops during a night patrol.

Gabkwet said investigations revealed that all the victims are from Niger State, and  that they were taken to the NAF medical facility at Birnin Gwari for medical review, after which they were released, except for the male victim who was being observed.

“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces on night patrol on August 6, 2023, near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State rescued seven kidnapped victims, comprising six females and a male,” the statement read.

It added: “The female victims, on interrogation, revealed that they were kidnapped from Paikoro in Niger State, while the lone male victim stated that he was abducted against his will from Rijau in Niger State. On sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their victims and fled into a nearby forest.

“The victims were subsequently taken to NAF medical facility at Birnin Gwari for review and subsequently released, except the male victim who is still being observed.

“The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has since commended the efforts of the troops, calling for intensified efforts towards ensuring all areas within Kaduna State and environs are free of terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements.”