The Nigerian Army troops, working with Volunteer Guards, have successfully stopped a kidnapping and saved two people in Benue State as part of their anti-terrorism efforts in the North Central region.
This information was announced in a statement by the Nigerian Army that was posted on X.com on Monday.
The statement revealed that the rescued individuals, Chief Sano Kursi and Augustine Sada, were unharmed and have been reunited with their families.
The soldiers also found a collection of weapons and ammunition, such as one FN rifle, 17 AK-47 rifle magazines, 58 rounds of ammunition, and three ATM cards.
The announcement stated, “Troops of Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in the North Central in conjunction with Volunteer Guards, have successfully repelled a kidnap attempt and rescued 2 kidnap victims in Benue State.
“In response to a call for help from the area where the suspected kidnappers were based, in Tsede Village, along Road Tor Donga Takum in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, soldiers quickly moved to the location and clashed with the kidnappers, causing them to flee and abandon 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.”
