Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a terrorist attack on a church in Kaduna State and rescued 31 civilians abducted during an Easter service in Ariko Village, Kachia Local Government Area.
A statement by the Nigerian Army says, the successful rescue followed a swift response to a distress call on the abduction of worshippers during a service at an ECWA Church in the community.
Troops moved quickly to the scene with support from the local residents, launched a pursuit of the fleeing attackers.
The troops engaged and overwhelmed the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing the assailants to abandon 31 victims.
The terrorists had killed five persons before the rescue operation, but their bodies were recovered.
The fleeing terrorists were believed to have suffered casualties, as blood trails were discovered along their escape routes.
Troops intensified pursuit to track the fleeing terrorists, rescue any remaining captives.
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