Army said after the passengers were rescued by the soldiers, they were taken into safe custody and are now receiving necessary care and support
By Kehinde Okeowo
Men of the Nigerian Army deployed for internal security duties have successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt by suspected terrorists along the 46 KM Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State.
This was disclosed in a post on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army.
According to the tweet, the operation which took place on Sunday, led to a gun battle between soldiers and the criminal elements who were armed with assorted weapons.
The Army further revealed that troops’ swift response resulted in the rescue of some passengers who had been kidnapped while traveling in a commercial bus.
The post went on to say the fierce firefight compelled the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee the scene.
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It also added that the rescued passengers were taken into safe custody and are now receiving necessary care and support
The statement read, “In a remarkable display of bravery, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for internal security duties successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by a suspected terrorist group along the Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State.
“The troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while travelling in a commercial bus.
“The troops upon receiving the distress call, rapidly mobilized and confronted the terrorists, who were armed with assorted weapons. A fierce firefight ensued, compelling the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee the scene.
“The rescued passengers have been taken into safe custody, where they are receiving necessary care and support.
“Meanwhile, the troops are currently pursuing the fleeing terrorists.”