By Asuquo Cletus Felix
The Nigerian Army has foiled a kidnap attempt by armed terrorists on passengers, travelling along Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State.
In a one minute video, posted on social media by Street news, many soldiers were seen standing on the road, while passengers were seen sitting on the floor.
Voices on the video were heard saying “We thank God for the Army, we just dey talk am say army dey this road. Many of our drivers and others are still missing”.
In a post on late Sunday, available on Facebook, titled ” TROOPS FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT IN DELTA STATE, RESCUE PASSENGERS” the army noted that its troops were on a distress call, which resulted in the rescue of the passengers who were kidnapped, while traveling in a commercial bus.
“In a remarkable display of bravery, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for internal security duties successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by a suspected terrorist group along the Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State. The troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while traveling in a commercial bus.
“The troops upon receiving the distress call, rapidly mobilized and confronted the terrorists, who were armed with assorted weapons. 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 reads.
Details later…..
