Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnap victims after confronting suspected kidnappers alongside the Naka–Ahume Road in Benue State, the army has mentioned.
The troops encountered the armed suspects throughout a preventing patrol on Saturday, 24 October, whereas the assailants had been allegedly trying to abduct motorists and different street customers.
In a press release issued on Sunday, Ahmad Zubairu, the appearing media data officer of the duty drive, mentioned the troops engaged the suspects in a gunfight, forcing them to desert their captives and flee.
He mentioned the troops pursued the fleeing suspects however didn’t make additional contact with them.
One of the rescued victims, Mngunengen Ihom, 36, from Ahume, sustained machete wounds throughout the incident and was taken to Naka General Hospital for therapy. The army didn’t disclose the id of the second sufferer.
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The Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, Moses Gara, urged troops to maintain intelligence-led operations and enhance intelligence gathering to forestall assaults.
He additionally urged residents to supply credible and well timed data to safety companies.
The rescue comes amid recurring safety considerations in Benue, together with assaults and kidnappings alongside roads and in rural communities.
On 13 October, gunmen kidnapped Catholic priest John Inalegwu Otache and different individuals alongside the Ugbokolo–Ajegbe-Awume Road in Benue. In a press release on 19 October, the police mentioned eight victims had been rescued and two suspects arrested, however didn’t verify whether or not the priest was amongst these rescued.
The newest incident underscores persevering with considerations in regards to the security of travellers on roads within the state, the place armed teams have focused motorists and different residents.
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