Troops of the Headquarters, 14 Brigade Operation Udo Ka, in coordination with other security agencies, have conducted a precise intelligence-led operation in Abia State, resulting in the rescue of a kidnapped male victim.
The operation, carried out by troops of the 145 Battalion working alongside Operation Crush and the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Umuahia, led to the rescue of one Mr Onyebuchi Nwaoha, who had earlier been abducted by armed men.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Mazinho Attah, disclosed this on Thursday, saying that the operation was part of the ongoing Eastern Sanity II.
According to Captain Attah, the rescued victim and some arrested suspects are currently in custody for further investigation, with efforts underway to identify and dismantle additional criminal networks operating in the area.
He noted that troops across the brigade’s operational areas have sustained a heavy presence along major roads and vulnerable communities, including the ABSU–Okigwe–Ihube Road, Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, and several communities in Umunneochi, Bende, Isiala Ngwa, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia, and Arochukwu Local Government Areas.
He emphasized that the ongoing operations are targeted at frustrating the activities of IPOB/ESN and other criminal groups, while also preventing illegal activities such as the unauthorized use of explosives by unlicensed operators.
In a related development, the statement said that troops stationed at Osisioma swiftly responded to reports of a shooting incident around Brass Street in GRA, Aba, and discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man.
“Upon arrival, troops discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man lying by the roadside after he was reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen.
“The body was later evacuated by emergency responders, while investigations and efforts to apprehend the assailants remain ongoing,” the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, said.
He further said that troops carried out coordinated night patrols and stand-to operations around strategic locations, which were reported calm and secure during the period under review.
“Patrols were also extended to flashpoints and surrounding communities, including Isiugu, Akanu-Ukwu, Ameakpo, Nguzu, Arochukwu, Bende, and other adjoining areas, with troops working in collaboration with other security agencies to maintain law and order,” Captain Mazinho Attah said.
Army troops rescue kidnapped victim in Abia
