By Emmanuel Obisue
National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday handed over 59 freed victims to the Kaduna State Government in Abuja.
The hostages, recently rescued by a joint team of military and intelligence forces, were abducted along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, particularly near the Rijana community.
Sani Liman, the Chief of Staff to Governor Uba Sani, received the victims on behalf of the state at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, NCTC, marking the second time in recent months that Ribadu has overseen the transfer of freed hostages to the state.
During the handover, Ribadu expressed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to combating insecurity across the country.
He pointed out that some of the victims had been held captive for several months before their rescue, which took place between November 2024 and February 2025.
“We must thank President Tinubu for facilitating the release of these victims and several others in the past. Other rescue operations are ongoing,” Ribadu said. “Everyone can see the results of the federal government’s fight against insecurity, as Mr. President is committed to making Nigeria peaceful once again,” he added.
He also commended the Kaduna State Government for its critical role in the success of the rescue mission, underscoring the importance of collaboration in these operations.
