The Defence Headquarters has said troops of Operation Hadrin Daji have rescued 16 Almajiris and a woman abducted in Gada Local Government Aera of Sokoto State.
The According had reported that some terrorists had invaded the LGA on March 9, 2024, and kidnapped the rescued victims.
The DHQ, in a statement on Saturday by the Director of Media Operations, Major General Buba Edward, said the troops with local authorities and government agencies worked together to ensure the freedom of the hostages.
The statement read, “Recall terrorists invaded and kidnapped 16 pupils (Almajiris) with a woman in Gada LGA of Sokoto State.
“On 21 March 2024, the military working with local authorities and government agencies across the country, in a coordinated search and rescue operation rescued these hostages. The rescued hostages have been handed over to the Sokoto State Government for further action.”
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