The Defence Headquarters has said that troops of Operation Hadrin Daji have rescued 16 Almajiris and a woman abducted in Gada Local Government Aera of Sokoto State.
It could be recalled that some terrorists had invaded the LGA on March 9, 2024, and kidnapped the rescued victims.
The DHQ, in a statement by the Director of Media Operations, Major General Buba Edward, said the troops with local authorities and government agencies worked together to ensure the freedom of the hostages.
It said following a coordinated search and rescue operation on 21 March 2024, the military working with local authorities and government agencies across the country rescued these hostages.
The statement noted that the rescued hostages have been handed over to the Sokoto State Government for further action.
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