The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued a kidnap victim and recovered ransom money when they raided the hideout of a kidnap syndicate in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east.
Olabisi Ayeni, the spokesperson of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Mr Ayeni, a lieutenant colonel, said a suspected kidnapper was arrested during the operation which was conducted on 17 July.
He said troops of 34 Artillery Brigade operating under operation Udo Ka conducted the operation in Obinwanne Umuaka, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State.
“The operation, carried out on 17 July 2026, resulted in the arrest of a suspect, recovery of ransom proceeds, and seizure of a vehicle allegedly used in the abduction.
