Troops of 12 Brigade rescue 17 kidnapped victims in Kogi

The troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces and Local Vigilante, have successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims.
A statement by the army on Thursday said the rescued victims were 13 adults and four children.
According to the army, the victims were travelling in a 17-seater bus from Osun to Abuja when they were intercepted by kidnappers along the Obajana-Lokoja Road.
“Acting on credible intelligence, troops deployed at Patrol Base Apata quickly mobilised to the scene, reinforced by the Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG).
“The soldiers trailed the kidnappers to Wuro Village in Adavi Local Government Area, where they engaged the criminals in a gun battle. Overpowered by the troops’ superior firepower, the kidnappers abandoned the victims and fled into the bush with various degrees of gunshot injuries,” it said.
It stated that the rescued victims were immediately evacuated to the 12 Brigade Medical Centre for first aid and stabilisation.
The army reassured the public of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
“The army appreciates the citizens and urges them to continue supporting the military with timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations.
“The successful rescue operation is a testament to the military’s dedication to combating banditry and other criminal activities in Kogi.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens, and urges everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities,” said the statement.
(NAN)
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