Troops Repel Attack, Rescue 2 Victims In Benue

Troops of Nigerian Army and Volunteer Guards have repelled a kidnap attempt and rescued two victims in Benue State.

The Nigerian Army on its official X handle said troops following a distress call raided the enclave of the suspected kidnap gang in Tsede Village, in Katsina Ala local government area of Benue State.

The troops engaged the kidnappers in a shootout, forcing them to retreat in disarray, abandoning their captives.

The troops rescued the victims, identified as Chief Sano Kursi and Augustine Sada, unharmed.

The statement added that the rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.

The troops also recovered one FN rifle, One FN rifle magazine, 17 AK-47 rifle magazines, 10 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, 58 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO) ammunition and three ATM cards.