At least 58 people who were kidnapped by bandits in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State have been released.

They were released through the non-kinetic arrangement facilitated by the state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).

This is a significant operation, especially considering the surge in kidnappings in the area.

The General Officer Commanding one mechanised division, Major General Mayirenso Saraso, led the Joint rescue mission, demonstrating Governor Sani’s administration commitment to tackling insecurity in Kaduna State using non-kinetic approach in collaboration with security agencies.

Upon their release, the rescued victims mainly children and women were taken to the office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu for debriefing after having undergone medical check up. They were later handed over to the chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa who in turn handed them over to Governor Uba Sani who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Kila.

In an interview with newsmen, the Chief of Staff to the state Governor, Sani Kila, thanked President Bola Tinubu, the NSA and the Military for their unwavering support and untiring efforts towards tackling insecurity in Kaduna and the North West Zone.

Handing over the rescued victims to the representative of Governor Uba Sani, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said the victims sustained injuries and were treated upon their release.