Niger state government has said Nigeria Airforce has rescued seven Chinese nationals that were kidnapped in June at Ajata Aboki in Shiroro local government of the state.
Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Emmanuel Umar made this known in a security reports made available to journalists in Minna.
“Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger state received with great joy the reports on the hrescue mission undertaken by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF), and commended the courage and effort of the Commander and men of 271 NAF Detachment for the excellent operation” Umar said.
According to him, Governor Bello however applauded the inspirational leadership style and acumen of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, under whose command the NAF has continued to record tremendous successes in its operations nationwide.
