Ten victims, who were kidnapped while travelling from Calabar to Abuja, have been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Army headquarters.
The unfortunate incident took place on Monday, February 26, 2024, while the passengers were onboard a bus from Calabar.
According to the statement, the rescue operation took place at Ogugu Community along Enugu-Kogi Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
“Responding to a distress call, the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene of the kidnapping incident, where the kidnappers had demobilised a Peace Mass Transit bus, abducted the passengers, and moved them into the nearby Ette forest.
“The gallant troops diligently tracked and engaged the armed gang in a firefight, compelling them to relinquish their hostages.
“The swift and decisive action of the troops led to the successful rescue of the passengers.
“In a separate operation, troops conducted a clearance operation to IPOB/ESN enclaves in Egbuoma/Osiam in the Oguta Local Government Area of Anambra State,” the statement reads in part.
The Army also stated that during the operation, troops had contact with fighters of the irredentist group, resulting in the neutralisation of one terrorist, adding that one Mercedes Benz 350 4matic, was also recovered from their camp.
In a similar development, troops of the Nigerian Army on Monday, February 26, 2024, quelled an attack on Katakpa village in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following a distress call.
An armed group identified as the Bassa militia group had invaded the village, sadly annihilating the Sarkin Katakpa.
