By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
ASHENEWS reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 30 people abducted by terrorists in Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi state.
The chairman of the local government council, Hussaini Aliyu Bena, disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.
According to him, while 24 of those abducted were released on Friday, the remaining six gained their freedom on Saturday.
Bena noted that the release of the outstanding allowances to the security agencies by Governor Nasir Idris, had boosted the morale of the personnel, which led to the remarkable success.
He commended the state government for what he described as the continued and monumental support to security agencies towards restoring peace in the state.
“Let me also appreciate the efforts of the Brigade Commander in-charge of Kebbi, Zamfara and Sokoto states for the resilience of his officers and men, which led to the rescue of 30 people in just two days,” he added.
According to him, some of the abducted people were from Kotangora in Niger state, Danmari, Kaba and Kajiji in Sokoto and Zamfara states, respectfully while others were from Bena in Kebbi state.
