Troops Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims in Edo

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Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a kidnap incident along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The operation, conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, followed credible intelligence received by troops on routine patrol at about 9:30 p.m. on July 30, according to the spokesman for the 4 Brigade, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu. He said the troops immediately pursued the kidnappers along their escape route, forcing them to abandon 11 of the victims before fleeing into a nearby forest.

Anyanwu added that during a follow-up clearance operation on July 31, troops combed the forest and rescued the remaining three victims, bringing the total number rescued to 14. He said all the victims were medically assessed, confirmed to be in stable condition and reunited with their families or allowed to continue their journeys.

According to him, efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing kidnappers. “The successful operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness, intelligence-driven approach and resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in collaboration with other security agencies,” he said.

He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations. The Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, commended the troops for their professionalism, courage and resilience during the operation. Balogun reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property across its area of responsibility, assuring residents and road users that troops would sustain operations aimed at denying criminal elements safe havens and ensuring a secure environment for law-abiding citizens.

The troops of the 4 Brigade are part of the Nigerian Army under the 2 Division. The 2 Division is responsible for security operations in the South-South region of Nigeria. This includes Edo State where the kidnap incident occurred. The Nigerian Army has been involved in several operations in the region to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes.

The troops involved in the rescue operation have been praised for their bravery and professionalism. The Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, commended them for their courage and resilience during the operation. The successful operation has boosted the morale of the troops and has demonstrated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu is the spokesman for the 4 Brigade. He provided details of the operation and has been commended for his efforts in ensuring that credible information is provided to the public.

Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun is the Commander of the 4 Brigade. He commended the troops for their professionalism and has reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

The operation was conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke. This is a military operation aimed at combating kidnapping and other violent crimes in the South-South region of Nigeria. The operation has been successful in various areas and has led to the rescue of several kidnapped victims.

The successful operation has been commended by the Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun. He praised the troops for their bravery and professionalism and has reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

The troops involved in the rescue operation are part of the 4 Brigade. This Brigade is responsible for security operations in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The Brigade has been involved in several operations to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in the region.

Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, the spokesman for the 4 Brigade, has provided details of the operation. He said the troops immediately pursued the kidnappers along their escape route, forcing them to abandon 11 of the victims before fleeing into a nearby forest. Anyanwu added that during a follow-up clearance operation on July 31, troops combed the forest and rescued the remaining three victims, bringing the total number rescued to 14.

The victims were medically assessed and confirmed to be in stable condition. They were reunited with their families or allowed to continue their journeys. Capt. Anyanwu urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.

The Nigerian Army has been involved in several operations in the South-South region to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes. The 2 Division, which is responsible for security operations in the region, has been praised for its efforts in ensuring a secure environment for law-abiding citizens. The operation was conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, a military operation aimed at combating kidnapping and other violent crimes in the South-South region.

In a statement, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu said the operation “underscores the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness, intelligence-driven approach and resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in collaboration with other security agencies.” He commended the troops for their professionalism and bravery during the operation. Anyanwu also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.

The Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, also commended the troops for their professionalism, courage and resilience during the operation. Balogun reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property across its area of responsibility, assuring residents and road users that troops would sustain operations aimed at denying criminal elements safe havens and ensuring a secure environment for law-abiding citizens.

In the aftermath of the operation, the Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, commended the troops for their professionalism and bravery. Balogun said the successful operation has boosted the morale of the troops and has demonstrated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, the spokesman for the 4 Brigade, provided details of the operation, including the fact that all the victims were medically assessed and confirmed to be in stable condition. He also said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing kidnappers. Anyanwu urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.

Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, the Commander of the 4 Brigade, praised the troops for their professionalism and courage during the operation. Balogun said the operation was a demonstration of the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness and resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in collaboration with other security agencies.

The 4 Brigade is part of the Nigerian Army under the 2 Division. The 2 Division is responsible for security operations in the South-South region of Nigeria, which includes Edo State where the kidnap incident occurred. The Nigerian Army has been involved in several operations in the region to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes.

In a related development, the Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, has reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property across its area of responsibility. Balogun assured residents and road users that troops would sustain operations aimed at denying criminal elements safe havens and ensuring a secure environment for law-abiding citizens.

Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, the spokesman for the 4 Brigade, said the operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness, intelligence-driven approach and resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in collaboration with other security agencies. Anyanwu commended the troops for their professionalism and bravery during the operation.

The troops involved in the rescue operation have been praised for their professionalism and bravery. Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, the Commander of the 4 Brigade, commended them for their courage and resilience during the operation. The successful operation has boosted the morale of the troops and has demonstrated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

The Nigerian Army has been involved in several operations in the South-South region to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes. The 2 Division, which is responsible for security operations in the region, has been praised for its efforts in ensuring a secure environment for law-abiding citizens.

In a statement, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu said the operation has been successful in various areas and has led to the rescue of several kidnapped victims. Anyanwu commended the troops for their professionalism and bravery during the operation.

Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, the spokesman for the 4 Brigade, provided details of the operation, including the fact that all the victims were medically assessed and confirmed to be in stable condition. Anyanwu also said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing kidnappers. The operation was conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, a military operation aimed at combating kidnapping and other violent crimes in the South-South region.

Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, the Commander of the 4 Brigade, praised the troops for their professionalism and courage during the operation. Balogun said the operation was a demonstration of the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness and resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in collaboration with other security agencies.

The South-South region of Nigeria has been a hotspot for kidnapping and other violent crimes in recent years. The Nigerian Army has been involved in several operations in the region to combat these crimes and ensure a secure environment for law-abiding citizens. The 2 Division, which is responsible for security operations in the region, has been praised for its efforts in ensuring a secure environment for law-abiding citizens. The operation was conducted under Operation Whirl Stroke, a military operation aimed at combating kidnapping and other violent crimes in the South-South region.

The rescue operation was a success, with all the victims being medically assessed and confirmed to be in stable condition. However, efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing kidnappers. The Commander of the 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, commended the troops for their professionalism and bravery during the operation. The successful operation has boosted the morale of the troops and has demonstrated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

“The successful operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness, intelligence-driven approach and resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in collaboration with other security agencies,” Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu said.