A kidnapped male victim was rescued in Abia State by troops of the Headquarters, 14 Brigade Operation Udo Ka and other security agencies in an intelligence-led operation.
The 145 Battalion, in conjunction with Operation Crush and the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Umuahia, rescued Mr. Onyebuchi Nwaoha, who had been kidnapped previously.
On Thursday, Captain Mazinho Attah, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, made the announcement, explaining that the operation was a component of the continuing 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 stressed that the current operations’ goals include foiling the plans of criminal organisations like IPOB/ESN and others and stopping illicit acts like the usage of explosives by those without proper licenses.
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.