The Digest:
Suspected kidnappers were neutralized by Nigerian Army troops in Plateau State after attempting to seize a soldier’s rifle during a counter-kidnapping operation. The incident occurred as the suspects were guiding troops to a hidden arms cache following a raid on their hideout near Lantom Village in Wase Local Government Area.
Key Points:
- Suspected kidnappers tried to snatch a soldier’s rifle during an operation in Plateau State
- The suspects were immediately neutralized by troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army
- The raid earlier led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a locally made rifle, axe, and machete
- Two gang members escaped with an AK-47 rifle during the initial operation
- The Army stated the suspects volunteered to lead troops to a hidden arms cache before the attempted weapon snatch
- Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover the missing rifle
- Major General EF Oyinlola commended the troops’ gallantry and professionalism
Sources: Premium Times, Nigerian Army
