Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued a couple who came under attack by suspected bandits near Zuma Rock in Niger State.

The incident occurred at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, in the area behind Zuma Rock, close to Chachi Village in Tafa Local Government Area.

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Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of the operation in a post on Thursday via X, noting that troops responded swiftly after gunshots were reported in the area.

“On arrival, they found a black 2008 Honda Accord with registration number KUR 395 AA abandoned in a pit. The car had bullet holes on its front doors.
The army engaged the attackers in a shootout, successfully preventing the kidnapping and rescuing the vehicle’s occupants,” Makama wrote.

The victims were identified as Samson Audu from Bakusa, Dei-Dei, and his girlfriend, Joy Bassy. Both sustained injuries during the attack — Audu was shot in the right hand, while Bassy suffered a head injury.

They were promptly taken to Right Care Hospital in Dakwa, where they are currently receiving treatment and are reportedly responding well.

Dino Melaye Dumps PDP Over ‘Failure to Deliver Nigeria from Political Rot’

Former Senator representing Kogi West, Hon. Dino Melaye, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the opposition party of lacking the credibility and political will to lead Nigeria out of its current crises.

In a resignation letter dated July 4, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye announced his immediate and complete withdrawal from the party’s activities, citing deep ideological differences and the party’s inability to deliver good governance.

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