Niger govt announces rescue of seven abducted Chinese nationals
December 18,2022
The Niger State Government has announced the release of seven Chinese nationals kidnapped at the Ajata-Aboki area of the Shiroro Local Government Area of the state
The victims, whose freedom was secured through a rescue mission undertaken by the Nigeria Airforce, NAF, were abducted in June 2022.
The Government said this in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Emmanuel Bagna Umar in Minna.
According to him, “we receive with great joy reports on the rescue mission undertaken by NAF in rescuing 7 kidnapped Chinese nationals. His Excellency, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, commended the courage and effort of the Commander and men of 271 NAF Detachment for the excellent operation
He specifically applauded the inspirational leadership style and acumen of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, under whose command the NAF has continued to record tremendous successes in its operations nationwide, including the successful rescue of these Chinese nationals in Kampanin Doka and Gwaska areas of Birnin Gwari LGA, Kaduna State”.
He also disclosed that the Niger government, under the leadership of Governor Sani Bello, will continue to collaborate with all security forces in the state to ensure citizens are safe and secure
Umar added, ” Governor Bello felicitates with the victims, their families, friends and associates for their safe rescue and wishes them well”
