Troops of 18 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Captain Adebayo Samuel Adewumi acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 18 Brigade, in a statement on Tuesday, said troops while acting on credible intelligence on the activities of terrorists in Abaha and Sabon Wuri villages in Mariga LGA, swiftly deployed to the general area to intercept the criminal elements.
On contact with the terrorists, a fierce firefight ensued, the terrorists were overpowered forcing them to flee in disarray into the nearby bush with suspected gunshot wounds.
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All 21 kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt and have since been handed over to appropriate authorities for reunification with their families after first aid treatment and preliminary profiling.
“Troops have intensified efforts through aggressive patrols and ambush operations to apprehend the fleeing terrorists,” the statement added.
The Commander 18 Brigade urged members of the public, particularly residents of Mariga and adjoining LGAs, to promptly report any person seen with gunshot wounds or any suspicious movement to the nearest security agency for decisive action.
