Soldiers free two kidnapped men in Kwara rescue operation
Troops from the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, North Central, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, have rescued two kidnapped civilians in Kwara State. The Army announced the successful operation in a statement on its official X handle. The victims, Mr Temitope Samuel and Mr Mohammed Sani, received immediate medical and psychological care after being freed. The Army emphasized its ongoing commitment to tackling criminal activities in the region.
What we know
- Troops conducted a clearance operation along the Gidan Dogo Ekaa axis in Kwara State.
- The Army reported that the rescue happened during an aggressive fighting patrol.
- Mr Temitope Samuel, 42, and Mr Mohammed Sani, 40, were the rescued victims.
- Both individuals were placed under protective custody and given medical and psychological assistance.
- The Army is working to reunite the victims with their families and called for public support in providing credible information.
