NSA hands over 128 rescued kidnap victims to Zamfara State
After approximately two weeks of rehabilitation, Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA),on Tuesday handed over 128 kidnapped persons that were rescued from bandits’ camps in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State to the state government.
Major General Adamu Laka, National Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism Centre Abuja announced this Tuesday while presenting the victims to the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.
The National Coordinator disclosed that the victims were rescued from terrorists during coordinated security operations carried out in two phases earlier this month – August.
According to him, the first group of victims 42 individuals comprising 14 males, 27 females, and a toddler — were rescued on August 14.
The second group, comprising 88 individuals made up of 34 males and 54 females, were rescued on August 19.
“Unfortunately, among the second group, we lost one of the children due to illness, likely from the fatigue they suffered while in captivity.
“In addition, one of the women gave birth prematurely after the rescue, and the baby is currently receiving medical attention, ” Laka added.
He noted that since their rescue, the victims have been under the care of the ONSA, where they received psychological support, medical treatment, and series of rehabilitation processes
“With their recovery process ongoing, we are now handing them over to the Zamfara State Government for reintegration with their families and communities,” Laka added.
