Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 82 Division Garrison operating under Operation Eastern Sanity have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested two suspected kidnappers in Ette Community, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The rescue followed a distress call received on Friday about the abduction of several residents by suspected kidnappers in the community.
According to a statement shared on the verified X handle of the Nigerian Army on Saturday, acting on the information, the troops swiftly mobilised alongside police operatives, forest guards and members of the Neighbourhood Watch to the suspected hideout where the victims were believed to have been taken.
According to the military, the security team immediately launched aggressive search operations and fighting patrols across the area in a bid to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe release of the victims.
“Responding swiftly and with precision, the troops immediately mobilised in conjunction with police operatives, Forest Guards and members of the Neighbourhood Watch, advancing to the suspected area where the victims were believed to have been taken,” the statement said.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned the victims and fled when they noticed the approaching security forces.
“Overwhelmed by the rapid response and superior combat readiness of the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled the scene,” the statement added.
The troops subsequently pursued the fleeing suspects while securing the area. During the operation, all 12 victims were rescued unharmed.
Security operatives also arrested two suspects believed to be linked to the kidnapping.
“In the process, two suspects linked to the kidnapping were arrested and are being interrogated to track down other members of the gang,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, troops of Operation Eastern Sanity have intensified patrols and surveillance across the area to prevent further criminal activities and reassure residents.
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