Men of the Nigerian Army deployed for internal security duties have thwarted a kidnapping attempt by suspected terrorists along the Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State.
This was made known in a statement shared on X.com on Sunday.
According to the statement, the soldiers responded swiftly to a distress call, rescuing passengers who had been taken hostage while travelling in a commercial bus.
The soldiers engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee. The rescued passengers are now in safe custody, receiving necessary care and support.
The statement said, “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.”
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