Nigerian Army troops have foiled a kidnap attempt on the headmaster of a primary school in Plateau State.
Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in a statement.
Nwachukwu said that Mr Solomon Zakka, the headmaster of Pilot Primary School, Daffo, was kidnapped from his residence at Maiduna Village in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
“On being alerted, the vigilant troops pursued and engaged the kidnappers in a firefight, forcing them to relinquish their abductee,” he said.
Nwachukwu added that troops on Friday, March 15, eliminated four terrorists in ambush and raid operations conducted in Kaduna and Katsina States.
“Responding to credible intelligence, on the use of Gwamtu-Duduwa-Kujeni route in Kajuru Local Government of Kaduna State for movement of logistics to support terrorists in Rijana forest, troops staged an ambush against the terrorists, eliminating 2 of them.
“In the operation, the valiant troops recovered 2 AK 47 Rifles, 2 AK 47 Magazines, 4 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and PKGM link belt.
“Other items recovered include one recoiling spring, 2 motorbikes, camouflage jungle hat, packs of tobacco and fetish amulets.
“In a similar development, troops acting on actionable intelligence successfully raided a terrorists’ hideout at Dutsen Kura in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where the gallant troops neutralized 2 terrorists, after a fierce exchange of fire.
“Items recovered from the terrorists’ den include one 81mm Mortal bomb, 3 Baofeng Radios, one empty PKT Gun ammunition box/links, 4 Bandoliers, 2 motorbikes, 4 pairs of military woodland camouflage and one ballistic helmet,” the Army spokesman said.
Nwachukwu said the Nigerian Army remained highly appreciative of the support and cooperation of the public.
“We urge all well-meaning Nigerians not to relent, but to continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Army in the ongoing operations across the country,” he said.