The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said its Special Forces on night patrol at the weekend near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, rescued seven kidnapped victims, comprising six females and a male.
According to the statement, on sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their victims and fled into a nearby forest.
It said the victims were subsequently taken to NAF Medical facility at Birnin Gwari for review and subsequently released, less 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 while calling for intensified efforts towards ensuring all areas within Kaduna state and environs are free of terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements,” the statement reads.
