Nigerian Army troops have rescued 28 kidnap victims in Katsina and Zamfara states, arrested three suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers State and neutralised two suspected criminals in Bauchi, according to a military operational report.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 28 kidnapped victims in Katsina and Zamfara states, arrested three suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers State and neutralised two suspected criminals in Bauchi State during separate security operations.
The developments were contained in an operational report detailing military activities across several theatres between Thursday and Friday, made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday.
According to the report, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 27 people abducted by suspected terrorists in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, at about 12:25 a.m. on Friday.
The rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the community leader, Alhaji Falalu Suleiman, for further action.
In Zamfara State, troops responding to an attack on farmers in Dutsen Maru community, Maru Local Government Area, forced the assailants to flee, abandoning one kidnapped victim.
The troops rescued the victim and recovered three motorcycles and a donkey during the operation.
In Rivers State, troops of the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, arrested three suspects over the alleged vandalisation and removal of pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company along the Bonny export line serving the Port Harcourt refinery.
The operation took place on Thursday in Okochiri community, Okrika Local Government Area.
The military report said the troops recovered 210 pieces of vandalised pipes, 12 boats, five motorcycles, six batteries, a generator, a fire extinguisher and two heavy-duty metal-cutting machines.
It added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the suspected buyer allegedly connected to the pipeline vandalism.
In Bauchi State, troops of Operation MESA reportedly acted on intelligence concerning a ransom payment to kidnappers in Ningi Local Government Area.
The troops engaged and neutralised two suspected criminals during the operation.
In a separate incident, security personnel arrested a herder and his son over their alleged involvement in a killing in Jimpi village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
In Plateau State, troops of Operation Enduring Peace recovered the body of a civilian who had reportedly been kidnapped on October 14 in Gwol-Hoss community, Riyom Local Government Area.
The report said the decomposing body was discovered along the Gwol-Hoss-Makera Road on Friday and was evacuated by family members for burial.
In another incident, troops responding to an attack on illegal miners at the Makale mining site in Bokkos Local Government Area discovered two bodies after the suspected assailants fled upon sighting the security personnel.
The report said efforts were ongoing to apprehend those responsible for both incidents.
Meanwhile, troops of the 17 Brigade engaged armed men suspected to be terrorists riding motorcycles in Kurba village, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The encounter forced the suspects to flee, abandoning one motorcycle.
The military said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to rescue abducted persons, combat violent crime, protect critical infrastructure and strengthen security across the country.
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