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Troops of 8 divisions of the Nigerian Army have rescued four abducted persons during a raid on the hideouts of terrorists in Kebbi.

In a statement on Tuesday, Yahaya Ibrahim, acting assistant director of army public relations, said one of the terrorists was killed during the operation.

Ibrahim said the operation was conducted in collaboration with officers of the Nigerian Security and  Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes.

He said the raid was carried out at Sabon Gari village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state.

“Troops of  8 division, Nigerian army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps  (NSCDC) including local vigilantes in the early hours of today raided terrorists’ camp and successfully rescued 4 kidnapped persons and recovered arms and ammunition,” the statement reads.

“The raid operation was conducted in the identified terrorists’ hideout at Sabon Gari village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state. During the operation, troops neutralized one of the terrorists and extricated 4  kidnap victims.

“The troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniforms.”

He said the rescued persons were all males, adding that they had been reunited with their families.

He added that the troops have intensified efforts to trail the terrorists who sustained injuries and those who fled the location during the raid.