The Kaduna state government has reported that about 39 kidnapped people have been rescued while 69 rustle cows have also been recovered along Kaduna-Abuja- Zaria- Road.

In a statement signed by the commissioner of internal security and home affairs Mr Samuel Aruwan, one bandit was neutralized while several others escaped with bullets wounds in the process.

The statement also says that bandits were pursued at Ungwa Tuta from where the troops lost contact with the bandit, they were denied freedom of action as they couldn't carry out their normal operations.

The state government promised to continue to keep citizens informed of the security situation in the state while pleading for more support from residents in the fight against insecurity.