Along the Ngodo-Isuochi route in the Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s 82 Division’s 14 Brigade freed 13 abduction victims.
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, as troops responded to a distress call, they discovered a Sienna SUV and an L300 Mitsubishi bus with the registration number UWN 190 AL Enugu had been attacked by kidnappers.
The passengers were held hostage by the kidnappers, who then fled into nearby bushes, according to a statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations.
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“The troops on getting additional information from witnesses at the scene, went in pursuit of the kidnappers, trailing them into the bushes.
“During the search and rescue operation, troops initially extricated five victims on the first day of the search and rescue operation.
“Further search on Sunday 23 July 2023 led to the rescue of additional eight victims, totalling 13 rescued persons.
“The rescued victims have been handed over to the Nigerian Police in Umunne Ochi.
‘The Nigerian Army appeals to all law-abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with timely and actionable information, as they combat security challenges across the country. “
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