The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over 16 rescued hostages to officials of the Zamfara State government in Abuja.

A team of security officials attached to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), rescued the victims, who were abducted from Zurmi, Duran and Gusau Metropolis on April 22.

A statement signed, yesterday, by the NCTC head of strategic communications, Abu Michael, read thus: “In demonstration of its unwavering commitment towards the safety and protection of Nigerians, the Federal Government has continued to record successes in various rescue operations of kidnap victims in the country, as the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) officially handed over 16 abductees to officials of Zamfara State Government.

“The victims who were rescued in 2 batches on June 27, 2024 in Shinkafi and Tsafe LGAs comprised eight males and eight females.