Utibe Ekoson
The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army in Uyo, says its troops have arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued five victims recently.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Samuel Akari said this in a statement made available to newsmen today.
Akari said the troops in conjunction with police personnel raided the kidnappers’ den at Abia Palm in Epe community, in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
According to him, the bus conveying the victims was hijacked by the kidnappers on its way to Ikot Ekpene from Port Harcourt on September. 23.
He added that the rescued victims, exhibits and arrested kidnappers had been handed over to the Police for further action.
Akari assured that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing gang leader.
He urged members of the public to support security agencies in the state with information on the activities of kidnappers and other criminals for prompt action.
