Bandits abandon kidnapped couple, flee after gun battle with troops in Kaduna

Bandits abandoned a kidnapped mates and fled aft engaging troops successful a weapon conflict successful Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to information expert Zagazola Makama, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) rescued Hassan Isah and his wife, Juliana Hassan, aft responding to a study of their abduction successful Ateli village.

The incidental occurred astir 12:30am on Friday, September 11, 2026, erstwhile troops deployed astatine Mayir Garrison, alongside section vigilantes, launched a pursuit of the kidnappers.

The troops aboriginal made interaction with the kidnappers, starring to a weapon battle.

“During the encounter, the kidnappers abandoned the victims and fled into the surrounding area, allowing the troops to rescue the mates safely,” Zagazola reported.

Isah sustained injuries during the incidental and was evacuated to General Hospital, Wamba, for aesculapian attention.

Security forces person continued efforts to way down the fleeing kidnappers, portion troops stay successful the country to forestall further attacks.

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