Troops launch rescue operation for abducted Edo seminarians, hunter injured in Kogi ambush

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have launched a joint rescue operation for two abducted seminarians from Ivianakpodi Minor Seminary, Agenebode, Edo State, with support from vigilantes and hunters.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the victims were being held in the Alarke village axis, beyond Awara area of Kogi State.

According to the source, the troops, accompanied by local vigilantes and hunters, advanced into the suspected hideout at about 5:15 a.m. on Sunday.

“While moving behind the hills of Alarke, the team ran into an ambush by the kidnappers. A hunter, Mohammed Abubakar, 30, sustained gunshot wounds to his right thigh and was immediately evacuated to Cross Nations Consultant Hospital, Lokoja, for treatment,” the source said.

The troops said efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted seminarians unhurt and apprehend the culprits.

They commended the contributions of vigilantes and hunters in the operation and assured that the victims would soon regain freedom.

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