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Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims at Orokam forest in Benue
Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims at Orokam forest in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian Army troops of Joint Task Force Sector One, Operation Udo Ka (OPUK), in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Watch, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation at Orokam Forest, a border area linking Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted on Friday at about 1:30 p.m., following credible intelligence from locals indicating the presence of a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in the forest.
The source said troops deployed in Udenu LGA swiftly mobilised to the location alongside vigilante personnel of the Neighbourhood Watch.
“While approaching the hideout, the criminals opened fire on the troops. The joint team responded with a high volume of fire, forcing the kidnappers to flee in disarray and abandon the kidnapped victims,” the source said.
The sources said 14 abducted persons, who were returning from a burial ceremony over the weekend before being kidnapped, were rescued unhurt.
The sources added that preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were abducted from two separate communities Ezimo Agu in Udenu LGA, Enugu State, and Orokam in Ogbadigbo LGA, Benue State.
According to the source, the victims were subsequently handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Udenu Division, for onward reunification with their families.
The source added that the troops expended 70 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the engagement and returned to base at about 7:21 p.m. without any incident.
The sources noted that troops had intensified monitoring of the general area to deny criminal elements freedom of action.
Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims at Orokam forest in Benue
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle with Terrorists in Sokoto
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 10 kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists in Gandi Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on July 20 by troops of the 1 Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gandi in conjunction with members of the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps (SSCGC).
The sources said the troops made contact with the terrorists at Badanma Village following actionable intelligence on their movement in the area.
During the ensuing firefight, the superior firepower of the security team forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning 10 kidnapped victims who were being held captive.
The victims were successfully rescued and evacuated to safety, while troops launched a pursuit operation to track down the fleeing terrorists.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects and dismantle their hideouts as part of sustained operations aimed at combating kidnapping and banditry across Sokoto State.
The sources added that the joint operation underscores the growing synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps in enhancing security and protecting vulnerable communities under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle with Terrorists in Sokoto
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims, Recover Motorcycles After Repelling Terrorists in Sokoto
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered two motorcycles after repelling a terrorist attack on communities in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 11:25 a.m. on July 20 by troops of the 1 Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Shagari and Sifawa.
The sources said the troops swiftly responded after receiving reports that suspected terrorists had attacked civilians in Wanke and Kaura villages.
On reaching the area, the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat into the surrounding bush.
In their haste to escape the superior firepower of the troops, the terrorists abandoned six kidnapped victims, who were immediately rescued by the security forces.
The troops also recovered two motorcycles believed to have been used by the fleeing terrorists during the operation.
The rescued victims were evacuated to safety for medical evaluation and debriefing, while troops commenced pursuit operations to track down the fleeing suspects.
Military sources said the operation is part of sustained offensive efforts under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorists freedom of action, rescue abducted civilians and restore security across communities in Sokoto State.
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims, Recover Motorcycles After Repelling Terrorists in Sokoto
Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Kaduna, Recover AK-47 Rifle and Ammunition
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled a terrorist ambush and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a fighting patrol in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on July 20, when troops of the 2 Nigerian Mobile Force (2 NMF), operating within Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, came under attack by suspected terrorists at Abrom Village.
The sources said the terrorists launched a surprise ambush on the patrol, but the troops responded with superior firepower, successfully fighting through the attack and forcing the assailants to retreat into the surrounding bush.
Following the encounter, the troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 50 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
No casualty was reported among the troops during the operation.
Military sources said follow-up operations are ongoing to track the fleeing terrorists and prevent them from regrouping, adding that sustained fighting patrols and offensive operations remain critical to denying criminal elements freedom of action across Kaduna State under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Kaduna, Recover AK-47 Rifle and Ammunition
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