By Admin:
At least eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested by troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), in Patigi local government area of Kwara state.
In a statement Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations ,22 Brigade Ilorin, Lieutenant Stephen Nwanko says the troops also rescued two kidnap victims, identified as Amos Moses and Philip Michael.
It says Acting on credible intelligence, the troops launched a tactical operation at the weekend, targeting a hideout on the outskirts of Latandaji Village, in Patigi Local Government Area.
The statement says during the engagement, troops encountered mild resistance but swiftly subdued the criminals with superior firepower.
According to it one individual, Mr. Mohammed Mohammed, sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire and has been evacuated to Bachita Teaching Hospital for medical attention.
It points that exploration of the area led to the recovery of two motorcycles and two expended cartridge shells, believed to be used by the suspects.
It notes that all arrested individuals are currently in military custody for preliminary investigation and will be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution.
It urges members of the public to continue to provide actionable intelligence to security forces as they work together to dismantle criminal networks.
