Nigerian Army hands over 66 rescued hostages to Sokoto govt

The Nigerian Army on Sunday handed over 66 persons rescued from bandits and kidnappers at Gundumi forest to the Sokoto State government.

The Garrison Commander, 8 Division, Brig-Gen. Amos Tawasimi, handed over the victims to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House in Sokoto.

In his remark at the event, the commander said 51 hostages were rescued on Friday while the remaining 14 regained their freedom 24 hours later.