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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Major CL Datong, who was kidnapped during an attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State by bandits last month has finally regained his freedom.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST recalls that some gunmen suspected to be bandits broke into the Nigerian foremost military school on August 24, killed officers and abducted Major CL Datong.<\/p>\n

The abducted Major has been in the kidnapper\u2019s den till he was rescued on Friday.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Colonel Ezindu Idimah who confirmed the development, said Datong was rescued by troops.<\/p>\n

According to him, the operations leading to his rescue led to the destruction of several identified bandits\u2019 camps in Afaka- Birnin Gwari areas of the state, revealing that scores of bandits were killed during the operation, particularly, in the late hours of September 17, 2021.<\/p>\n

He said the Division in conjunction with the Air Task Force, Department of State Services and other security agencies, immediately swung into action by conducting operations in the Afaka general area to find and rescue the officer after a directive by the Chief of Army Staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe troops arrived at a camp suspected to be the location where Maj CL Datong was being held. At the camp, the troops exchanged fire with the bandits and overwhelmed them with superior fire.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the process, the gallant troops were able to rescue the abducted officer. However, the officer sustained a minor injury but has been treated in a medical facility and handed over to NDA for further action,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He lauded the efforts of the NAF, DSS , Nigerian Police and \u201cpatriotic Nigerians\u201d who worked tirelessly for the release of the victim.<\/p>\n

NDA attack: Abducted Major Datong killed by terrorists \u2013 Fani- Kayode alleges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Major CL Datong, who was kidnapped during an attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State by bandits last month has finally regained his freedom. 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