The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted by kidnappers in Amoda community, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. The development comes following a coordinated operation by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke.
According to Daily Post, the kidnappers reportedly stormed the kidnappers’ hideout and overpowered them, leading to the safe recovery of the victims.
The Army said the breakthrough in Benue formed part of its broader nationwide counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations, which also resulted in 15 terrorists killed, 42 suspects arrested, and 30 kidnapped victims rescued across the country.
In the North East, troops engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in Dikwa, Gwoza, Bama, Banki, and Gujba, killing 15 fighters and recovering rifles, grenades, explosives, motorcycles, and communication equipment.