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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Army said troops of 401 Special Forces Brigade have successfully rescued eight kidnapped passengers in Benue State.<\/p>\n

Captain Abdullahi Lawal Osabo, acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 401 Special Forces Brigade, in a statement pasted on army\u2019s Instagram page on Friday evening said<\/p>\n

the operation was conducted, following credible intelligence on an incident of kidnapping along Zaki Biam-Tine Nune Road in Ukum LGA.<\/p>\n

According to the statement: \u201cTroops swiftly mobilized to the scene and rescued a Hiace Bus, belonging to Taraba Express International with Reg No KLD \u2013 543XA, travelling from Onitsha to Jalingo with 10 passengers, including the driver.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn arrival at the scene, weary that troops were closing in on them, the criminal elements absconded with two passengers, while 8 others were rescued successfully.\u201d<\/p>\n

Troops are combing the general area to ensure the other two passengers are rescued.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe eight rescued victims are in good condition as efforts are ongoing to hand them over to the relevant authority, \u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

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