Military Rescues 22 Kidnap Victims in North-Central Operations
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have rescued 22 kidnapped victims and arrested several terror suspects in coordinated operations across the North-Central region.
The Defence Headquarters said troops under Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Operation ENDURING PEACE and Operation WHIRL STROKE carried out offensive patrols and clearance operations in Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Taraba and Kaduna states within the period under review.
In Kwara State, troops responding to a distress call in Patigi Local Government Area pursued fleeing terrorists into forested areas and recovered motorcycles earlier snatched from villagers.
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The operations also led to the arrest of five suspects and the rescue of seven kidnapped victims in Kwara and Niger states.
In Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE conducted raids across Riyom, Jos North, Bassa, Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs, neutralising several terrorists, arresting three suspects and rescuing six kidnapped victims.
Similarly, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE operating in Benue and Taraba states arrested 11 suspects, including the wife of a wanted terrorist kingpin, and rescued four kidnapped victims.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, presented the Flag of Authority to the Commander of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD in Ilorin, Kwara State, reaffirming the military’s commitment to restoring peace in the region.
