Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, in Kwara, have apprehended eight suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims.
In a statement on Sunday, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the Brigade in Ilorin, Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, disclosed that the troops, acting on credible intelligence, launched a tactical operation on Saturday, targeting a hideout on the outskirts of Latandaji Village in Patigi Local Government Area.
He pointed out that during the engagement, the troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base Patigi, encountered mild resistance, but swiftly subdued the criminals with superior firepower.
Nwankwo stated 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, noted that one Mohammed Mohammed sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire and had been taken to hospital for medical attention.
The brigade spokesman further said the operational exploits in the area led to the recovery of two motorcycles and two expended cartridge shells, believed to have been used by the suspects.
He noted that all arrested individuals are currently in military custody for preliminary investigation and will be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution.
Nwanko assured that the Nigerian Army remains resolute in its mission to safeguard communities and restore lasting peace in all regions of deployment.
He urged members of the public to continue providing actionable intelligence to security forces in order to dismantle criminal networks.
