Troops of the Nigerian Army under 82 Division Garrison have rescued 12 kidnap victims in Igbo-Eze North local government area of Enugu State.
A credible Army Headquarters source said the rescue followed a distress call received on Thursday over the abduction of residents of Ette community.
He said the troops, in collaboration with local security outfits including Keystone operatives, Forest Guards and the Neighbourhood Watch, swiftly mobilised to the area and launched a fighting patrol to track the kidnappers.
According to him, on sighting the troops, the kidnappers fled into a nearby forest after a brief engagement, abandoning their captives.
“During exploitation of the area, the troops successfully rescued all 12 victims, who were later handed over to the police for debriefing and subsequent reunion with their families.
“The troops also arrested two suspects linked to the kidnapping incident, who are currently in police custody for further investigation,” he said.
The sources said the situation in the area remained calm as security agencies continued surveillance operations to track down the fleeing suspects.
Source: NAN
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