Troops from the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Asaba, Delta State, have rescued four kidnapped victims.
They were rescued in the Ugbolu forest, located in the Oshimili South local government area of Delta State.
In a statement issued by Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, he said the operation was initiated following reliable intelligence regarding the activities of suspected kidnappers in the area.
According to the statement, the brave troops of the 63 Brigade conducted a successful raid on the kidnappers’ hideout on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The swift action of the troops led to the rescue of the four victims, who had been held captive.
During the operation, the troops engaged the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle, overpowering them and forcing them to abandon their captives as they fled into the dense forest. Fortunately, all abductees were rescued unharmed.
