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Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped victims following a swift response to a distress call in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

Sources said that the incident occurred on April 25 at about 10:20 a.m., when troops deployed at Abaji received reports of a suspected terrorist attack on residents of Michihe community.

The sources said the troops quickly mobilised to the area and made contact with the attackers, engaging them in a firefight.

According to the sources, the criminals were overwhelmed by superior firepower and fled the scene, abandoning their victims.

The troops successfully rescued two kidnapped persons, who were subsequently reunited with their families.

The sources added that follow-up operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, while security patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further incidents.