Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorists in Kogi, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Kebbi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected terrorists in Kogi State and rescued a kidnap victim while recovering 18 rustled cattle during a separate security operation in Kebbi State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), arrested the three suspects at Jakura Hills in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi at about 4 p.m. on October 17.
The suspects were reportedly apprehended over their alleged involvement in terrorist activities in the area.
They remain in military custody for further investigation and necessary action. The sources did not disclose their identities or provide specific details of the alleged activities linking them to terrorism.
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In a separate operation in Kebbi State, troops of the Nigerian Army rescued a kidnap victim and recovered 18 cattle believed to have been rustled by suspected terrorists in Rambo Village, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.
The operation took place at about 2:50 a.m. on October 18, when troops of the 223 Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base Kanya, responded to reports of terrorist activities in the community.
According to the sources, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists during the operation, successfully rescued one kidnap victim and recovered the livestock.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with family members, while the recovered cattle were handed over to their rightful owner through the District Head of Rambo Village.
The operations underscore ongoing military efforts to tackle terrorism, kidnapping and livestock rustling in parts of the country.
By PRNigeria
