Troops arrest eight suspected kidnappers, rescue two in Kwara

Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, working from the Forward Operating Substandard in Patigi, Kwara Direct, possess arrested eight suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims for the duration of a raid carried out on Saturday.

The Nigerian Navy talked about the operation followed actionable intelligence on the neutral of a suspected prison hideout near Latandaji village in Patigi Native Authorities Residence.

In an announcement released on Sunday, Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Navy Public Relatives, talked about, “Acting on credible intelligence, troops launched a tactical operation on Saturday, 21 June 2025, focusing on a hideout on the outskirts of Latandaji Village.”

The suspects reportedly resisted arrest but had been overpowered by troops.

“At some stage within the engagement, troops encountered soft resistance but impulsively subdued the criminals with pleasurable firepower,” Nwankwo talked about.

The operation resulted in the rescue of two victims, identified as Amos Moses and Philip Michael. One particular person, Mohammed Mohammed, sustained gunshot injuries for the duration of the operation and was evacuated to Bachita Teaching Sanatorium for therapy.

The troops also recovered two motorcycles and two expended cartridges believed to had been traditional by the suspects.

All eight arrested participants are for the time being in defense force custody and might perchance well perhaps be handed over to relevant authorities after preliminary investigations.

The military reiterated its dedication to sustaining security efforts and guaranteeing the protection of residents within the distance.