Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Soldiers in Katsina State have rescued 35 kidnap victims from terrorists camps around Batsari Local Government Area on Sunday.

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that 31 out of the rescued victims were abducted a week ago in Tashar Nagulle after which the terrorists demanded N60 million as ransom.

The four other victims were abducted at different times.

Residents of local communities in western Batsari were in joyous mood when soldiers drove out of the outer forest linking to Rugu forest.

"We are happy with the development. You have seen them yourself; they are in good health," the Chairman of Batsari Local Government, Yusuf Mamman - Ifo, said.

"The success was due to prayers and the support the state governor gives us and se...