Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army in a swift and coordinated operation have foiled an ambush by bandits and rescued a kidnap victim in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
The information is contained in a statement by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Lokoja.
Abdullahi said that the operation, which took place on Tuesday, was part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes in the state.
According to him, the troops received credible information on the movement of bandits crossing the Oshokoshoko-Obajana corridor with abducted persons.
“The troops, working jointly with other hybrid forces, conducted a special ambush operation.
“The troops laid in wait and made contact with the armed criminals who were moving with an unconfirmed number of fighters.
“The bandits opened fire but were met with superior firepower from the troops, forcing them to withdraw in disorder.
“During the encounter, one bandit was neutralised while others fled with various degrees of gunshot wounds.”
The brigade spokesman said that the operation further led to the recovery of one AK 47 rifle and the rescue of one kidnap victim.
“The victim, who was found weak and distressed, was immediately evacuated to a medical facility for further medical attention.
“Further exploitation and pursuit operations are ongoing to track fleeing members of the criminal group,” Abdullahi said.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian army’s commitment to sustaining its pressure on criminal groups.
He urged residents to maintain trust in the ongoing operations and support security agencies with useful information.
Source: NAN
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