Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, local hunters and forest guards, have neutralised three suspected kidnappers and rescued a 44-year-old abducted man in Edo State.
The operation was carried out on October 11 at Sasaro Forest in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade, Benin City, Kennedy Anyanwu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Anyanwu said troops of the 195 Battalion (Rear) conducted the operation following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers operating in the area.
Items recovered during the operation included three locally fabricated firearms, nine live cartridges, five mobile phones, two power banks, two torchlights and two cutlasses.
Other items recovered were foodstuffs, cooking pots, food plates, a bottle of oil, shoes, bathroom slippers, clothing materials, a head warmer, cigarettes, suspected illicit drugs, charms and other household items.
The statement added that the rescued victim was receiving medical attention at a hospital and had been confirmed to be in stable condition.
