Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) have rescued an abducted victim and recovered rustled cattle following a gun battle with armed bandits along the Kano–Katsina border.
The operation, which took place around the Yankwada area of Kano State in the early hours of Sunday, was launched after the troops received a tip-off on the movement of suspected bandits advancing from Daurawa and Kira areas of Katsina State towards the Kano axis.
Military sources said the troops intercepted the bandits at Ungwan Dogo/Ungwan Tudu, where a fierce exchange of gunfire ensued.
During the encounter, one kidnap victim, identified as Rabiu Alhaji Halilu, aged 38, was rescued. Halilu reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was immediately evacuated to the JTF Faruruwa Medical Centre for treatment.