Soldiers thwart kidnap of Kogi travelers, eliminate terrorists in Zamfara

Troops of the Nigerian Army stopped a kidnap attempt on passengers traveling on three buses in Kogi State.

Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, revealed this in a statement.

The soldiers chased the kidnappers and rescued injured passengers who are now receiving medical care.

In a separate operation, troops in the North West raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Zamfara State, killing two insurgents in a gun battle. They also dismantled the camp and recovered various criminal materials.

The statement read, “Troops successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by criminal elements who attacked passengers onboard three commercial buses along Akpata-Obajana Road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.”

“The vigilant troops arrived timely to avert the situation, rescuing the passengers and engaging the criminals in a hot pursuit. “Some of the rescued passengers who suffered injuries during the kidnap attempt have been promptly evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.”

The statement added, “In a separate operation, troops deployed for counter insurgency operations in the North West have conducted a successful raid operation into a kidnappers’ den in Kuyambana general area, along Magawa-Migetso Road in Zamfara State.

“The troops made contact with the insurgents and neutralized two in a gun duel.

“After a thorough search of their camps, troops recovered one pump action gun, one locally fabricated gun, two live cartridges, one locally made pistol, one handset and a tying chain used to fasten kidnapped victims. The troops have also destroyed the camp.”…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>