ARMY RESCUES 22 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN NIGER STATE
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By:Aminat Tajudeen
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
The victims were rescued on September 15 after troops from the 18 Brigade Garrison, working alongside personnel of the 45 Battalion, conducted a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence about the gathering of suspected terrorists in the area.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 18 Brigade, Captain Adebayo Adewumi, the terrorists fled into the surrounding forest after spotting the advancing troops.
The statement said the troops pursued the fleeing suspects along their escape routes, leading to the rescue of the 22 kidnapped victims.
The operation also led to the recovery of three motorcycles and other items reportedly abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
The Army said all 22 rescued victims were handed over to the leadership of the Muchiya community and subsequently reunited with their families.
One of the victims, identified as Alhaji Hassan, sustained injuries while in captivity and was taken to a clinic for treatment. He was said to be responding to treatment.
The Commander of the 18 Brigade commended the troops for their resilience, gallantry and determination, urging them to sustain the momentum and maintain security dominance in the area.
He also assured residents of Muchiya and neighbouring communities of the brigade’s continued commitment to protecting lives and property.
The commander further urged residents to provide security agencies with timely and credible information about the activities of criminal elements in their communities.
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