Troops foil suspected kidnapping, rescue victim along Jere–Bwari Expressway
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a suspected kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Jere–Bwari Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), rescuing a victim unhurt.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 2:45 a.m. on July 25, when troops of 102 Guards Battalion deployed at Jere responded to credible intelligence on an ongoing armed robbery and possible kidnapping along the highway.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and, on sighting the approaching soldiers, the suspected armed robbers fled into nearby bushes, abandoning their victim.
The victim was successfully rescued by the troops without further harm, while efforts have been intensified to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Security sources said the prompt response by the troops prevented what could have resulted in a successful abduction and reaffirmed the military’s commitment to ensuring the safety of commuters along major highways in and around the Federal Capital Territory.
