Troops Engage with Kidnappers, Rescue Passengers

• Nigerian army rescue passengers after battle with kidnappers
• Troops responds to distress call to save victims
• Intense firefights causes terrorists to abandon their victims

Eko Hot Blog reports that troops from the Nigerian Army have successfully thwarted attempt to kidnap passengers in a commercial bus by suspected terrorist group in Delta State.

The terrorists who were said to well armed fled for their lives after a fierce gun battle.

The Nigerian Army its official X Handle on Sunday, stated that the incident occurred on 46 Km Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta on Sunday, June 9th.

According to the post, the troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while traveling in a commercial bus.

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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.

“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.

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