Troops repel kidnap attack, rescue three abducted victims in Benue

Troops of Sector 1 nether Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) person successfully thwarted a kidnapping cognition and rescued 3 victims aft engaging suspected terrorists successful a gunfight successful Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to information sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the incidental happened astir 4:30 p.m. connected July 13 aft soldiers deployed astatine the SAI Outpost received quality astir an progressive abduction successful Sai community.

The troops instantly mobilised to the country and intercepted the fleeing gunmen, triggering a fierce speech of gunfire.

Unable to withstand the military’s superior firepower, the suspects reportedly abandoned the 3 captives earlier escaping into adjacent bushes.

Following preliminary profiling, the rescued victims were reunited with their families.

Security forces person since launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects arsenic Operation Whirl Stroke intensifies operations aimed astatine eliminating transgression elements crossed Benue State.

Troops repel kidnap attack, rescue 3 abducted victims successful Benue