US EditionNigeria: Troops Raid Ipob Hideout, Rescue Kidnap Victim After N2 Million Ransom
Troops also arrested a suspect and handed over recovered items after a tip-off from the State Security Service led to the ransom interception.
- On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army's 82 Division Garrison rescued kidnap victim Joseph Victoria in Uzo-Uwani LGA, Enugu State, recovering N2 million in ransom money the family had previously paid to kidnappers.
- Following intelligence from the State Security Service, joint troops of Sector 1 and the Air Component of Operation Udo Ka launched a "precision strike and clearance operation" against an IPOB/ESN hideout in Ezeagu LGA on Tuesday.
- The offensive forced IPOB/ESN elements into chaotic retreat, abandoning an anti-tank Improvised Explosive Device and pump-action rifle; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Security teams safely secured the IED, averting civilian harm.
- Authorities transferred the recovered suspect and items to the Divisional Police Headquarters for investigation. Nigeria's Terrorism Act prescribes at least 15 years imprisonment for those paying ransoms to free kidnap victims.
- The Nigerian Army remains committed to restoring stability across the South-east, while IPOB continues to deny involvement in regional attacks despite military assessments of the group's declining operational competence.
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Troops raid IPOB hideout, rescue kidnap victim after N2 million ransom
The Nigerian Army said the troops rescued the kidnap victim in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State before raiding the IPOB hideout in Ezeagu LGA of the South-eastern state. The post Troops raid IPOB hideout, rescue kidnap victim after N2 million ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Explosive, Ransom Funds Recovered As Army Overruns IPOB/ESN Strongholds
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