Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi
In a daring rescue operation, troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnapped victims in Obajana, Kogi.
The operation, which was conducted during the early hours of Thursday, saw the successful rescue of the victims without any casualties on the part of the troops.
Addressing journalists on Thursday in Obajana, Brig.-Gen. Kasim Sidi, Commander of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army and Force Commander, Operation Accord III, said the rescue operation was made possible through intelligent reporting and gathering.
Mr Sidi, represented by the Commanding Officer of the 126 Battalion, Lt Col Francis Nwoffiah, said the troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, conducted the rescue operations.
The commander said the team was able to track down the kidnappers to a location in the forest, where they were keeping the victims.
He said the kidnappers fled with injuries after encountering superior firepower from the troops, abandoning their victims and some of their belongings, including ammunition.
“The rescued victims include the Seriki Fulani of the Asinwe community in Okehi Local Government Area, who was abducted from his residence.
“Four of the victims were kidnapped on August 12 in the Asinwe community, while two were abducted on July 28 in the Apata community, Lokoja.
“The victims were successfully rescued unhurt and are set to be reunited with their families after receiving medical attention,” he said.
The commander warned bandits and kidnappers in Kogi State and its environs to quit or face their Waterloo, assuring them that efforts were ongoing to scale up military operations within Kogi and its boundary states.
He commended the troops and other security agents for their bravery and professionalism in conducting the rescue operation.
The six victims comprised four males and two females.
A victim, Adamu Zage, the Seriki Fulani, and the Asinwe community commended the troops for coming to their aid.
He expressed gratitude to God for their rescue and praised the bravery of the troops.
“May God Almighty continue to help and protect the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies,” Mr Zage prayed.
(NAN)
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