The Nigerian Army successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt by suspected terrorists on the 46 Km Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State on Sunday. In a statement posted on its official Twitter handle, the Army reported that its troops' quick response to a distress call led to the rescue of passengers who had been abducted while traveling in a commercial bus.
Upon receiving the distress call, the troops swiftly mobilized and engaged the armed terrorists, resulting in a fierce firefight. The terrorists, armed with various weapons, were forced to abandon their captives and flee the scene.
The rescued passengers have been safely secured and are receiving necessary care and support. The troops are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
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Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully foiled a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorists on the 46 Km Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State on Sunday. According to a post on its official Twitter handle, the Army's prompt response to a distress call led to the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while traveling in a commercial bus.
Upon receiving the distress call, the troops quickly mobilized and engaged the terrorists, who were armed with a variety of weapons. A fierce firefight ensued, causing 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. The troops are currently pursuing the fleeing terrorists.
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