Troops rescue 16 people, foil 2 kidnap attempts in Kaduna – Commissioner

The Kaduna State Government, says troops of Operation Safe Haven has rescued 16 abductees and foiled two kidnap attempts in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan , confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.

Aruwan said the troops reported to the Kaduna government, that two kidnap attempts were foiled at different locations within Jema’a LGA, resulting in the rescue of six residents.

The commissioner said the state government commended the troops for their efforts in thwarting the kidnappings and praised their promptness in responding to the incidences leading to the rescues.