In a daring counter-terrorism operation on Thursday, June 27, 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt in Sokoto State, killing five terrorists and rescuing two hostages.
Responding to a distress call from the Baniguntu and Gohonau forest area in Gudu Local Government Area, the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle.
The confrontation resulted in the elimination of five terrorists, while several others fled with injuries from the exchange of fire.
The rescued hostages, identified as Nura Isya and Saluhu Hamza, were freed from captivity and safely handed over to the Chairman of Gudu Local Government Area for medical attention and reunification with their families.
The operation also led to the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, 32 rounds of ammunition, and a Tecno phone, significantly disrupting the activities of the terrorist group.
The Nigerian Army urged members of the public to provide timely information to security agencies to aid in the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities.
