During a raid on a bandits' camp in the Kasangwai Forest of Kagarko LGA, Kaduna State, soldiers neutralized four suspected bandits and rescued seven abducted victims.
A resident, Labaran Shehu, said the raid was carried out on Monday around 4pm when the troops, led by two hunters, stormed the forest.
He said that the seven rescued victims, including two women, were abducted on their farms from neighbouring Sardauna village.
A community leader who confirmed the incident, said that the bandits retreated after they were overpowered.