Ilorin: Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operation Base (FOB) Patigi in Kwara, have nabbed eight suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims.
This is contained in a statement signed by Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations of the Brigade in Ilorin, on Sunday.
“Acting on credible intelligence, troops launched a tactical operation on Saturday, targeting a hideout on the outskirts of
Latandaji Village in Patigi Local Government Area.
“During the engagement, troops encountered mild resistance but swiftly subdued the criminals with superior firepower,” he said.
Nwankwo said that the operation led to the rescue of two kidnap victims, identified as Amos Moses and Philip Michael, while eight suspected kidnappers were arrested.
He, however, said that one Mohammed Mohammed sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire and had been
taken to hospital for medical attention.
The brigade spokesman said that further operational exploits in the area led to the recovery of two motorcycles and two expended cartridge shells, believed to be used by the suspects.
“All arrested individuals are currently in military custody for preliminary investigation and will be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution,” Nwankwo said.
He said the operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country.
“We urge public members to continue providing actionable intelligence to security forces to dismantle criminal networks.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its mission to safeguard communities and restore lasting peace in all deployment regions,” he said.
