Troops foil kidnap attempt in Delta, rescue passengers

Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by a suspected terrorist group on the 46 Km Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta on Sunday.

In a post on its official X Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian army said its troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while travelling in a commercial bus.

It said the troops upon receiving the distress call, rapidly mobilised and confronted the terrorists, who were armed with assorted weapons.

According to the post, a fierce firefight ensued, compelling the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee the scene.

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“The rescued passengers have been taken into safe custody where they are receiving necessary care and support.

“Meanwhile, the troops are currently pursuing the fleeing terrorists,” it said. (NAN)