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Troops rescue four kidnapped victims while tracking bandit leader, Kachalla
The Katsina State Government on Wednesday confirmed that, following ongoing operations aimed at tracking and apprehending notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and his criminal gang, troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapped victims.
Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Katsina State, said in a statement that the rescued victims were Musa Yakuba, 62 years; Alhaji Sa’adu Dayi, 68 years; Mukhtar Danja, 36 years; and Salisu Danja, 50 years. He said the victims were rescued during sustained military operations in areas where the criminals are believed to be operating.
According to the statement, the rescued victims were immediately subjected to medical examinations following the gunshot injuries they received while in captivity.
The state government commended the Nigerian military and other security agencies that participated in the rescue operations.
The statement assured residents of the state of the safety of their lives, saying that security forces would continue to trail the notorious bandit, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and other criminal elements.
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