Nigerian Air Force Special squad has rescued seven kidnapped Chinese nationals who were taken hostage by terrorists in the neighbouring states since June, this year.
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home
Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this on Saturday.
This, he said, was according to a report from NAF Special
Forces under the 271 NAF detachment conducted the operation in Kampanin Doka
and Gwaska areas of Birnin Gwari LGA, and successfully rescued the seven
expatriates who have been conveyed to a secure facility.
The Commissioner further said that the rescue operation
excited the state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai who commended the force’s
gallantry.
He said, “The Kaduna State Government has warmly commended
the Nigerian Air Force for a clinical operation this morning which resulted in
the rescue of seven Chinese nationals who were kidnapped in June by terrorists
in a neighbouring state.
“According to a report from the Nigerian Air Force, Special
Forces under the 271 NAF detachment conducted the operation in Kampanin Doka
and Gwaska areas of Birnin Gwari LGA and successfully rescued the seven
expatriates who have been conveyed to a secure facility.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction at the
report, and commended the Chief of Air Staff, as well as the Commander and men
of the 271 NAF detachment for the daring operation by the Special Forces.
“Citizens will be updated on further developments.”