Nigerian Army troops rescue 12 kidnap victims in Enugu
Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnapped Residents in Enugu State
ENUGU, Nigeria — Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 82 Division Garrison, operating under Operation Eastern Sanity, successfully rescued 12 individuals kidnapped from the Ette Community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area on March 6, 2026.
According to a statement from the Nigerian Army, the rescue operation was initiated following a distress call concerning the abduction of several residents by suspected kidnappers. In response, security forces quickly mobilized, collaborating with police operatives, forest guards, and local members of the Neighbourhood Watch.
Upon arriving at the suspected location of the victims, the security team conducted intensive search operations and established combat patrols in the surrounding area to locate the kidnappers and secure the release of the abductees.
Faced with the prompt response from the troops, the kidnappers abandoned the victims and fled the scene. The armed forces then pursued the suspects while simultaneously securing the area. The operation ultimately led to the successful and unharmed rescue of all 12 individuals.
Security operatives arrested two suspects believed to be connected to the kidnapping. These individuals are currently undergoing interrogation to assist authorities in identifying and apprehending other members of the criminal gang.
The statement from the army confirmed that the victims were rescued without injuries and emphasized the ongoing efforts to dismantle the criminal network involved in the abduction.
