Troops rescue 3 kidnapped victims, raid suspected terror den

Troops in Abator, Ogbaru LGA of Anambra state conducted a raid on a suspected terrorist hideout and rescued three kidnapped victims. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilance Group, resulted in the recovery of weapons and ammunition, as well as the arrest of a suspected kidnapper named Mr. Sunday Obi.

The army disclosed that during interrogation, Obi provided crucial information that led to the discovery of the terrorist camp situated near Isieke waterside. Upon receiving this intelligence, troops employed canoes to navigate the waterways and reach the hideout. Upon arrival, they engaged the terrorists with heavy firepower, causing them to flee wounded.

The raid led to the seizure of a variety of military-grade equipment, including two AK-47 rifles, three pump-action guns, three locally-made Dane guns, 62 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 149 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and several components intended for improvised explosive devices. Additionally, the troops recovered tools and materials used by the group for operational and logistical purposes, such as a solar generator, a power bank, car batteries, motorcycle batteries, solar panels, and two mobile phones.

The operation underscores the Nigerian Army's commitment to dismantling terrorist enclaves, disrupting their supply chains, and denying criminal elements safe havens in the South East region. The army pledges to continue coordinated kinetic and intelligence-driven operations in conjunction with local stakeholders to bolster security and protect communities.