“According to an operational feedback, the troops came under fire from bandits while on patrol along the Birnin Gwari-Gayam-Kuriga-Manini axis. The troops returned fire and promptly subdued the bandits, who fled into the forests, leaving behind the captives in their custody.

“The Government of Kaduna State commended the troops and thanked them for their brave efforts in rescuing the victims.

“The seven victims have been reunited with their families.”