Men of the Nigerian Army have rescued the 10 people kidnapped by gunmen on March 6, 2021 at the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area, Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan has said.
Aruwan told journalists on Wednesday in Kaduna that the rescued victims have met with Governor Nasir el-Rufai and are undergoing medical and psychological treatment before being reunited with their families.
Briefing journalists at the NUJ Kaduna Council Secretariat, Aruwan said, “this briefing has been called to provide an update on emerging developments following the kidnapping of 10 citizens from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.
“The Kaduna state government can confirm that troops of the Nigerian Army have today, Wednesday 17th March, 2021, rescued the 10 victims who were kidnapped from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.
“The victims rescued are listed as: Mr. Ilori Sunday, Mrs. Celestina Sunday, Miss Beauty Oshaibie Sunday, Miss Miracle Sunday, Miss Marvelous Sunday, Miss Destiny Sunday, Mr. Samuel Sunday, Miss Deborah Sunday, Hajiya Badiyatu Abdullahi Gambo and Bilkisu Gambo
“It would be recalled that armed bandits breached the fence of the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters in the early hours of Saturday 6th March 2021, and kidnapped these 10 persons from two houses located near the fence.
“Precise details of the rescue location cannot be provided at this time due to operational expediency.
“Governor Nasir el-Rufai has received the report of the rescue with elation, and has extended hearty congratulations to the troops for the successful rescue. He has also met with the rescued citizens to encourage them, and assure them of the unwavering commitment of the Kaduna state government. He wished them well as they are re-united with their families and loved ones.”
According to the Commissioner, further updates will be provided on the and other developments as they emerge.
While families and relations of the rescued people celebrate their freedom, families of other victims kidnapped from Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation Afaka and LEA Primary School Rema, Birnin Gwari local government will have their hope rekindled of having their people freed and reunited with them.