Nigerian Army troops, in a joint security operation, killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted man in the Sasaro Forest area of Akoko‑Edo Local Government Area, Edo State.
The operation, carried out by army personnel alongside other security agencies, resulted in the neutralisation of the three suspects and the safe recovery of the victim, who had been held captive in the forested region.
Kidnapping remains a persistent security challenge across Nigeria, with the southeastern and northern zones also reporting frequent abductions for ransom or political motives. Edo State has seen a rise in such incidents in recent years, prompting heightened patrols and joint actions by the military and police.
Authorities described the successful raid as evidence of the armed forces’ commitment to confronting criminal networks that threaten the safety of civilians in rural communities.
The rescued individual was taken to a local medical facility for assessment, while the three suspects were handed over to law‑enforcement agencies for further investigation and prosecution.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>