**Naija News: Troops Foil Kidnappers, Rescue 19 Victims in Abuja** In a significant breakthrough, troops of the 7 Guards Battalion, in collaboration with local vigilantes and the Nigeria Police Force, have rescued 19 kidnapped victims in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The daring operation, which was carried out around Gidan Dogo, marked a major victory for the security agencies in their ongoing efforts to rid the nation's capital of crime. According to reports, the operation was triggered by credible intelligence on the location of suspects linked to the recent abduction of residents in the Byazhin area of Bwari. The troops made contact with the suspected kidnappers, leading to a fierce gun battle. Unfortunately, one of the suspects was neutralised during the exchange of fire, while others fled the scene, believed to have suffered gunshot wounds. The operation, which was a joint effort between the Nigerian Army, Police, and local vigilantes, resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and a locally fabricated firearm. The 19 rescued victims are currently receiving medical attention at a safe location. The Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Olusegun Onasanya, has commended the troops and collaborating security agencies for their bravery and professionalism during the operation. He reiterated the brigade's commitment to safeguarding the residents of the Federal Capital Territory and protecting Abuja as the nation's seat of power. This development is a welcome relief to residents of Abuja, who have been living in fear of kidnappers and other criminals. The bravery and professionalism displayed by the security agencies during this operation demonstrate their determination to keep the nation's capital safe. As the Guards Brigade intensifies its operations to rid the territory of crime, Nigerians can only hope that such successes will continue to be recorded in the fight against kidnapping, terrorism, and other criminal activities.