The Nigerian Army said that troops from Operation Whirl Stroke, or OPWS, had freed 12 captives abducted while travelling from Imo to Adamawa states.
According to the army, the victims were rescued on Wednesday in Jootar village, Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State.
Major General Sunday Igbinomwanhia, head of Operation Whirl Stroke, stated that the kidnappers took advantage of an abandoned Federal Police Highway roadblock.
He said:
“In a recent operation, following credible human intelligence on the activities of kidnappers, troops of Sector 1 OPWS, on February 21, 2024, at Jootar village in Ukum LGA of Benue State, rescued 12 kidnapped victims who were in transit from Imo State to Adamawa State.
“On sighting the aggressive troops of OPWS with superior firepower, kidnappers fled, leaving behind their victims.”
cc: Daily Post Ng
