By Damilare ADELEYE
Troops of Nigerian Army deployed for Counter- terrorism operations in the North Central alongside with Volunteer Guards have reportedly repelled a kidnap attempt and rescued 2 kidnap victims in Benue State.
In a statement made available via its social media handle, the Nigerian Army said it responded to a distress call from the enclave of the suspected kidnap gang in Tsede Village, along Road Tor Donga Takum in Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
It added that the troops quickly mobilized to the location where they engaged the kidnappers in a shootout, forcing them to retreat in disarray, abandoning their captives.
“The rescued victims, identified as Chief Sano Kursi and Augustine Sada, were unharmed and have since been reunited with their families.
“The troops also recovered one FN rifle, One FN rifle magazine, 17 AK-47 rifle magazines, 10 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, 58 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO) ammunition and 3 ATM cards.
“This successful operation demonstrates Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property in the region and also highlights the importance of collaboration between security forces and local communities in combating crime,” the statement concluded.