Defense and Security
Troops Neutralise 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 3 Victims in Kogi and Kwara Raid
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised four suspected kidnappers, rescued three abducted victims and arrested eight suspects in coordinated operations across Kogi and Kwara states.
This was disclosed in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Abuja on Friday.
According to the report, troops of Operation Savannah Shield ambushed suspected kidnappers at a crossing point along Jonloji village in the riverine area of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The troops killed four kidnappers during the encounter, rescued one abducted victim and recovered one pump-action gun, four motorcycles and N64,000 in cash.
The rescued victim was evacuated to the General Hospital, Kaiama, for medical attention.
In a separate operation, troops at the Forward Operating Base, Egbe, rescued two kidnap victims who were abducted on July 21 at Ruga Mascaru in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The report said the victims were safely reunited with their families after the kidnappers fled on sighting the troops.
In Plateau State, troops arrested three suspects accused of attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl in Bokkos Local Government Area. The suspects have been handed over to the police for prosecution.
The report added that troops also intervened in a clash between a farmer and a herder over alleged destruction of farmland in the state. The farmer was arrested while the injured herder was evacuated for treatment.
Furthermore, troops foiled an armed robbery attempt along the Hawan Kibo-Rafin Sanyi road in Riyom Local Government Area after engaging the criminals, who fled the scene.
Vanguard reports that, the Army said troops in other operational theatres, including Operations Fansan Yamma, Hadin Kai and AA II, sustained offensive operations and routine patrols without recording significant incidents.
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