JTF Frees 9 Kidnap Victims, Arrests 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Delta

Operation Delta Safe, the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, reports that on Monday, its soldiers freed nine hostages who had been taken hostage by armed gunmen on March 29 along the Ughelli-Patani axis of the East-West Road.

The event was confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night by Rear Admiral John Okeke, the Commander of the combined military unit stationed in the Niger Delta.

According to Okeke, ten accused kidnappers were taken into custody during the victims’ rescue, which included a Navy rating and a NYSC member.

“In continuation to ensure safety of lives and property in the Niger Delta Region, the gallant troops of the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), comprising troops of Quick Response Force (QRF) of Headquarters OPDS, Land, Maritime and Air Components on Monday, April 1, 2024, rescued nine kidnap victims.

“The freed victims were kidnapped on 29 March, 2024, along Patani-Ughelli Road in Delta State.

“During the rescue operation, 10 suspects in connection with the kidnap incident were arrested. Amongst the rescued victims is a Naval Rating and an NYSC member,” Okeke said. [CONTINUE READING HERE]