Troops rescue 11 kidnap victims, recover weapons

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 people who were kidnapped and also recovered weapons and other items during coordinated military operations across the North-West and North-Central parts of the country.

A reliable source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the achievements were recorded under ongoing military operations known as Operation Fansan Yamma, MESA, Enduring Peace (OPEP) and Whirl Stroke (OPWS).

According to the source, soldiers operating under Operation Fansan Yamma successfully rescued two truck drivers who were abducted along the Magami–Gusau Road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

It said that the terrorists were forced to abandon the victims during a hot pursuit by troops through their withdrawal routes.

“In Sokoto State, troops recovered an AK-47 rifle abandoned on farmland at Garin Hilo village, Sabon Birni LGA, following actionable intelligence from locals.

“Similarly, under Operation MESA, troops, working with vigilantes, rescued nine kidnapped victims in Kogi and Kwara States.

“Three farmers abducted at Ojiwo Egume community in the Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi were rescued alongside a motorcycle.

”(Also), six villagers kidnapped at Ikosin village, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara, were freed after a hot pursuit that forced the kidnappers to flee and abandon two motorcycles.

“Efforts are ongoing to rescue four other victims abducted at Owa Onire in Ifelodun LGA during a road project,” it said.

The source said the troops had suspended operations in Taraba to restore peace and order in troubled areas as well as other parts of the country. (NAN)

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