Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 persons abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding venue on Wednesday, in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State.
A credible Army Headquarters source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that an unconfirmed number of gunmen reportedly dressed in military camouflage invaded the ceremony and whisked away the victims.
He said the troops deployed at an ambush position along the Yankwada River line, swiftly advanced to the general area upon receiving the distress report and made contact with the fleeing assailants at Garu Village in neighbouring Katsina State.
According to him, troops pursued the bandits up to the Katsina–Gidan Mutum Daya road axis before contact was broken.
”During the operation, eight of the abducted girls were successfully rescued and have since been reunited with their families, while efforts are ongoing to track and rescue the remaining two victims,” the source said.
Operations in the general area have continued to ensure the safe return of the remaining victims and prevent further attacks.