Troops rescue abducted Air Force personnel in Benue operation

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), person rescued a unit of the Nigerian Air Force who was abducted by suspected militia successful Katsina-Ala.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue cognition was carried retired astatine astir 6:45 p.m. connected April 27 successful the Tor Donga wide area, pursuing reports that the serviceman had been abducted a time earlier.

According to the sources, troops swiftly mobilised aft receiving quality and conducted extended hunt operations crossed adjacent communities and adjoining bush paths.

“The abducted Air Force unit was successfully rescued during the operation,” the sources said.

They added that efforts are ongoing to way down and apprehend those liable for the abduction.

Troops person since maintained a beardown beingness successful the country to forestall further incidents and guarantee the information of residents.

Troops rescue abducted Air Force unit successful Benue operation