Troops of 63 Brigade Nigeria Army, Asaba, have thwarted a kidnap attempt along the Ughelli-Patani road in Delta State.
The operatives stormed the notorious spot, noted for incessant kidnapping of motorists along East-West road, on Saturday, following a distress call.
The troop’s swift response to a distress call resulted in a fierce gun battle that led to the rescue of the passengers who were already kidnapped in a commercial bus.
One of the victims, in a video recorded of the incident, was full of praises to God and the soldiers for saving their lives from the kidnappers.
However, a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Asaba, Major Emmanuel Onoja confirmed the incident.
He said the gallant troops responded to a distress call and immediately mobilized to the scene of the incident where they engaged the kidnappers in a fierce battle, overpowering and compelling them to abandon their captives, as they scampered into the forest adding “All abductees were rescued unharmed”.
Onoja disclosed that the rescued passengers were in safe custody where they a receiving necessary care and support.
“Meanwhile, troops are on the trail of the fleeing kidnappers. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies, as we continue in our untiring efforts to ensure peace and security in the State”, he added.
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