Troops rescue three travellers abducted in Kaduna

Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, says troops have rescued three travellers abducted along the Gidan Waya- Godogodo road in Jema’a LGA of the state.

Aruwan disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

The travellers, who were rescued by troops of operation Safe Haven, were said to have been abducted by armed bandits who barricaded the road.

“Troops responded to a distress call and pursued the bandits, rescuing the trio identified as follows; Jibril Salisu, Happy Sunday and Ruth Dauda,” Aruwan said.

“The rescued travellers’ vehicle, a Peugeot 307, was also recovered.”

The commissioner also disclosed that gunmen killed two residents at Makoro Iri village in Kajuru LGA of the state.

Gideon Mumini and Barnabas Ezra were identified as those killed by the gunmen in the attack on Makoro Iri, but Aruwan did not give details of when the attack occurred.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted with sadness the report of the attack in Makoro Iri village of Kajuru LGA, and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls, as he sent condolences to their families,” the commissioner said.

“The governor commended the troops for the swift response. He thanked them for their determined efforts in rescuing the three commuters, and their sustaining search-and-rescue operations in the area.”