Nigerian Army troops rescue 12 kidnap victims in Enugu
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Troops of the Nigerian Army from the 82 Division Garrison, operating under Operation Eastern Sanity, have rescued 12 people kidnapped frim Ette Community, in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
A statement by the Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was carried out on Friday, March 6, 2026, after security operatives received a distress call reporting that several residents had been abducted by suspected kidnappers.
According to the report, the troops quickly responded to the emergency alert, mobilised and worked together with police operatives, forest guards and members of the Neighbourhood Watch in the area.
The security team then moved to the location where the victims were believed to have been taken.
On arrival, the troops began intensive search operations and fighting patrols across the area as part of efforts to locate the kidnappers and secure the safe release of the victims.
Faced with the swift response and strong combat readiness of the troops, the kidnappers abandoned the victims and fled from the scene.
“The troops immediately chased after the fleeing suspects while also securing the area. Upon arrival, the troops commenced aggressive search and fighting patrols across the general area in an effort to track down the kidnappers and secure the victims’ release,”the statement said.
During the operation at the location, the 12 kidnapped victims were rescued safely and without injuries.
Security operatives also arrested two suspects believed to be connected to the kidnapping. The suspects are currently being interrogated to help security agencies identify and arrest other members of the criminal gang.
“During the exploitation of the location, all the 12 kidnapped victims were successfully rescued unharmed. In the process, two suspects linked to the kidnapping were arrested and are being interrogated to track down other members of the gang,” the statement added.
