Two of the 16 kidnap victims freed in Kogi State, Ngozi Stephen and Joshua Daniel, have recounted their nearly 48-hour ordeal in captivity.
On Tuesday, the Nigerian military said the victims were abducted on Sunday when armed criminals attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state.
They were, however, rescued on Monday during a joint security operation by Nigerian Army, Navy, Police and local vigilantes along the Ajaokuta-Anyigba road in Ofu area of the state.
Anele said one local hunter was killed while a police officer sustained injuries during the rescue operation.
She said six of the rescued abductees are male adults, six are female, while four are children, adding that they are currently undergoing documentation, medical assessment and reunification with their families.
