Army Operations in Niger State Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms and Ammunition

In a significant development, the Nigerian Army’s troops of 18 Brigade have announced the rescue of 16 kidnapped individuals and the recovery of weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and cash during operations against terrorists and kidnappers in Niger State. This information was disclosed in a statement signed by Captain Adebayo Samuel Adewumi, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, HQ 18 Brigade. According to the statement, the operations, conducted on November [redacted], targeted suspected terrorists along a route in Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The rescued victims and the recovered items include AK-47 rifles, RPG bombs, 38 motorcycles, and an undisclosed amount of cash. The Nigerian Army has not yet disclosed the identities of the rescued individuals or the specific location of the operations. This operation comes as part of the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and kidnapping in the region. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the Army’s expansion and reinforcement of troops in Niger State has been instrumental in these successes. Premium Times Nigeria also reported on the operation, emphasizing the recovery of two rifles, three bombs, and 33 motorcycles.