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The 10 rescued airport staff and their families PHOTO: Kaduna Government House
By GARBA MUHAMMAD Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday rescued the 10 victims who were recently kidnapped from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi Local Government Area.
Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs, disclosed this at a press briefing in Kaduna.
The victims rescued are listed as:
Mr. Ilori Sunday
Mrs. Celestina Sunday
Miss Beauty Oshaibie Sunday
Miss Miracle Sunday
Miss Marvelous Sunday
Miss Destiny Sunday
Mr. Samuel Sunday
Miss Deborah Sunday
Hajiya Badiyatu Abdullahi Gambo
Bilkisu Gambo
It would be recalled that armed bandits breached the fence of the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters in the early hours of Saturday 6th March 2021, and kidnapped these 10 persons from two houses located near the fence.
The commissioner however said, precise details of the rescue location cannot be provided at this time due to operational expediency.
"Governor Nasir El-Rufai has received the report of the rescue with elation, and has extended hearty congratulations to the troops for the successful rescue.
“He has also met with the rescued citizens to encourage them, and assure them of the unwavering commitment of the Kaduna State Government. He wished them well as they re-united with their families and loved ones.
“Further updates will be provided on this and other developments as they emerge,” he stated.