Troops deployed across various theatres of operation rescued 13 kidnap victims, foiled terrorist and kidnapping attacks, and arrested a suspected militia member in coordinated operations across Zamfara, Edo, Taraba and Plateau states.
The operational reports made available on Wednesday indicated that the operations were conducted under Operation Fansan Yamma, Operation MESA and Operation Enduring Peace.
In Zamfara, it said the troops of 1 Brigade under Operation Fasan Yamma rescued five kidnap victims from a deserted kidnappers’ camp at Tungan Kudaduku in Anka local government area.
The report said the victims were rescued at about 9:50 p.m. on Monday during a clearance operation at the suspected criminal hideout.
It added that troops also repelled a terrorist attack on Bukkuyum town in Bukkuyum local government area at about 3:10 a.m., neutralising one terrorist during the encounter.
In Edo, troops of 322 Artillery Regiment, working with the police and local vigilantes, foiled a kidnap attempt at Olelo Community in Esan West local government area.
The troops rescued three kidnap victims after engaging the suspected kidnappers in a gun battle.
The report said two suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while three AK-47 rifles, 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, three mobile phones and two power banks were recovered.
“In Taraba, troops of 93 Battalion, in conjunction with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), arrested a suspected militia member at Bantaje in Wukari LGA.
“The suspect allegedly belonged to a militia syndicate linked to several abductions and recent attacks around Chanchanji in Takum LGA.
“Items recovered from the suspect included one motorcycle, three mobile phones and ₦93,200 cash, among other exhibits,” it said.
The report, however, disclosed that suspected criminals abducted two students, an invigilator and the principal of Government Secondary School, Ollowa Opada, in Dekina local government area of Kogi.
It said troops, reinforced by other security agencies, had launched pursuit operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the kidnappers.
On the Plateau, the report said the troops under Operation Enduring Peace foiled a kidnap attempt at Agingi Village in Bassa local government area and rescued one victim who sustained gunshot wounds.
According to the report, the victim was evacuated to the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment.
It added that troops also foiled a terrorist attack on Tanjol Community in Riyom local government area.
The report added that troops recovered and handed over the body of a civilian reportedly killed by unidentified criminals at Gwom Village in Riyom local government area to community leaders for burial.
Source: NAN
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