Troops foil ₦7m ransom collection, rescue kidnap victim in Borno
Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), successfully thwarted an attempted kidnapping for ransom and rescued a victim in Borno State.
The incident occurred on Friday, when military personnel arrested a suspected kidnapper around 3:30 p.m. near Azir village in the Damboa Local Government Area, according to a report shared on social media by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
Makama stated that the suspect was apprehended while attempting to collect a ransom of ₦7 million for the victim’s release. During the operation, troops were able to rescue the abducted individual, who was subsequently taken to Damboa General Hospital for medical care.
The suspected kidnapper is now in military custody, where further investigations are ongoing. This operation underscores the ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the CJTF in addressing security challenges in the region.
