Security operatives in Kaduna State have rescued 23 kidnapped victims in a joint operation in Kajuru Local Government Area. The Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, Munir Hassan, confirmed the operation in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, police officers from the Kajuru Division, in collaboration with the military, acted on credible intelligence and intercepted the kidnappers. Security forces engaged the armed group in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee with gunshot wounds.
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The rescued victims have been reunited with their families, while security in the area has been intensified. Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, has assured residents of continued efforts to combat criminal activities and enhance public safety.
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