Troops rescue 36 Benue indigenes allegedly held hostage in Cross River community

Troops of the Nigerian Army person rescued 36 indigenes of Benue State who were allegedly held against their volition successful Imaje Community, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, pursuing a reprisal linked to a livestock theft dispute.
The rescue was disclosed successful a station shared connected X by information analyst, Zagazola Makama connected Saturday.

According to the post, the cognition was carried retired astatine astir 3:30 p.m. connected Thursday by troops of the 130 Battalion (Rear) successful collaboration with the 341 Artillery Regiment during a raid connected the community.

The troops successfully rescued each 36 victims, who are Benue indigenes surviving successful Imaje Community.

“The rescued victims reportedly told information operatives that the incidental began aft an indigene of Imaje Community was allegedly attacked by immoderate youths successful Benue State implicit the theft of livestock,” Makama wrote.

“They claimed that successful retaliation, immoderate members of the Imaje Community targeted Benue residents surviving successful the area, attacking them and holding them against their will.”

The subject involution restored calm to the assemblage and prevented the concern from escalating further.

Troops rescue 36 Benue indigenes allegedly held hostage successful Cross River community