By Joy Odor
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces on night patrol near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State had rescued 7 kidnapped victims comprising 6 females and a male.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, by the Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their victims and fled into a nearby forest.
He informed that the female victims on interrogation, explained that they were kidnapped from Paikoro in Niger State while the lone male victim stated that he was picked up against his will from Rijau in Niger State.
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 (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar commended the efforts of the troops.
He called for intensified efforts towards ensuring all areas within Kaduna State and environs are free of terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements.
