Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-Terrorism operations in the North Central in conjunction with Volunteer Guards, have successfully repelled a kidnap attempt and rescued 2 kidnap victims in Benue State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Nigerian Army headquarters in Abuja and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.
The Army said, responding to a distress call from the enclave of suspected kidnapping gang in Tsede Village, along Tor Donga-Takum Road in Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, troops mobilized and engaged the kidnappers in a shootout, forcing them to retreat in disarray, abandoning their captives.
The rescued victims, identified as Chief Sano Kursi and Augustine Sada, according to the statement were unharmed and have since been reunited with their families.
The troops also recovered one FN rifle, One FN rifle magazine, 17 AK-47 rifle magazines, 10 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, 58 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO) ammunition and 3 ATM cards.
The statement emphasised that the successful operation demonstrates Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property in the region as well as highlight the importance of collaboration between security forces and local communities in combating crime.