The Army has confirmed the rescue of Sheik Ahmed Suleiman, a renowned Islamic cleric and five others, kidnapped in Katsina State on March 14.
Army said the captives were released in the early hours of Wednesday.
It 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 rescue of the victims followed orders by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General. Tukur Buratai to the brigade to carry out the operation.
(NAN)