Troops rescue 9 kidnap victims, arrest 20 suspected criminals

The Nigerian troops have rescued nine kidnapped victims in Niger and apprehended 20 suspects in Plateau as part of ongoing military operations across the country. This is contained in an operational report of feat recorded on Wednesday and Thursday by troops, made available to Newman Friday in Abuja. The report said th

The victims were rescued after troops engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun battle along the Ajaokuta-Itobe Road.

Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with other security agencies, rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Kogi State. One hunter was killed during the rescue.