Soldiers apprehend 15 suspects, rescue four victims in Plateau, Benue operations
The Nigerian Army troops have apprehended 15 suspected kidnappers, and rescued four kidnap victims in separate operations in Plateau and Benue states.
An operational report made available to the on Sunday said troops also recovered suspected stolen food items and arrested another suspect allegedly linked to illegal possession of a firearm.
The report said the troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) arrested 11 suspects during a raid on Shere, Gwafan and Maza Hills in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
It said the suspects included three allegedly linked to a recent kidnapping incident and remained in military custody for further investigation.
According to the report, troops arrest a suspected criminal at Dong Kassa Community for alleged illegal possession of a firearm in another operation in Jos North.
It added that troops searched the suspect’s residence but recovered nothing significant.
It noted, “Earlier, troops responding to suspected criminal activities at Berger Junction, Mista-Ali, in Bassa Local Government Area, arrested two suspects.
“Troops also recovered a vehicle loaded with suspected stolen items, including palm oil, rice, sugar, seasoning cubes and an empty jerrycan.
“The suspects and recovered items were handed over to the police at Mista-Ali Outpost for further action.
“In Benue, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) rescued four kidnap victims along the Takum-Katsina-Ala Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. The victims were subsequently reunited with their families.”
(NAN)
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