Troops Foil Fulani Bandits Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnapping attempt by Fulani Bandits along the Godogodo–Gidan Waya road in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, rescuing a victim who sustained gunshot wounds.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:09 a.m. on Oct. 2, 2026, when troops deployed at Godogodo responded to a report of an attempted abduction involving a man identified as Baba.
The troops' swift intervention reportedly disrupted the operation, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their mission and flee the scene.
The victim, who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, was rescued by the troops and immediately evacuated to General Hospital, Gidan Waya, for medical attention.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The incident highlights the importance of rapid security response in protecting commuters and residents along vulnerable routes in Kaduna State.
Security agencies have continued operations to prevent kidnappings, rescue victims and bring suspected perpetrators to justice.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the circumstances of the attack or the victim's condition.
