The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday has revealed that troops by means of none-kinetic efforts secured the discharge of the kidnapped Dr Ganiyat Popoola and a teenage, Master Folaranmi Abdul Mughiy, who have been on 27 September 2023 kidnapped alongside together with her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Abiodun Popoola from their dwelling (Doctors’ Quarters) on the National Eye Centre in Kaduna.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. General Edward Buba revealed this in a press assertion made accessible to journalist in Abuja.
General Buba famous that following the kidnapping, troops subsequently rescued the husband on 8 March 2024.
General Buba mentioned troops kinetic operations resulted within the rescue of a number of different hostages in terrorists captivity within the North Centre threatre of operations. However, it the operations have been principally futile with regards the above kidnapped individuals
He added that although the main points of their launch by the terrorists stays labeled because of ongoing operations. It is important to state that their launch is indicative of overtures by a number of terrorists leaders and their combatants to give up to troops. It can be recalled that comparable conditions is ongoing within the North East, and it’s subsequently, not unusual in battle conditions and a welcomed growth .
General Buba assured that extra particulars concerning the growth will comply with in the end. Nevertheless, these terrorists have a window of alternative to give up or be killed within the battlefield. On the entire, ending the insecurity plaguing our nation requires a collective effort of everybody and never simply navy motion.
