Sheik Suleiman: Army confirms rescue of Buhari’s prayer warrior, others from kidnappers in Katsina

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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of Sheik Ahmed Suleiman, a renowned Islamic cleric and five others, who were kidnapped in Katsina State on March 14.

DAILY POST recalls that the Islamic scholar was returning to his base in Kano State, after attending a religious function in Kebbi State, when he and others were abducted.

The Commander, 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brig.-Gen. L.T. Omoniyi, confirmed the rescue in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, NAN reports.

According to Omoniyi, the captives were released in the early hours of Wednesday.

The commander said, “The incident occurred along Kakumi-Kankara road, a general area in Kankara Local Government Area of the state on March 14.

“The rescue of the victims was sequel to the order by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai to the brigade to carry out the operation.

“The operation was conducted with relevant security agencies, while the Nigeria Army Directorate of Military Intelligence provided actionable intelligence and guidance for the brigade in the operation.”

Omoniyi also said that all the rescued victims were “in good health condition as ascertained by the medical examination conducted on them by the brigade’s medical centre.”

The commander reaffirmed the commitment of the 17 brigade of the Nigerian army to ensure safety of lives and property in the state.

Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/sheik-suleiman-army-confirms-rescue-of.html

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