Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade rescue kidnap victims



Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade in Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, conducted search and rescue operations at Olapade/Olayinka village in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State. The operation followed an intelligent report from local residents and vigilantee which spored the troops to immediately swing into action, leading to the rescue on some kidnap victims on Monday 20 May, 2024.


Upon arrival at the enclave suspected to be one of hideouts for the criminals, own  troops on sighting the kidnappers, promptly engaged them as they fled into the dense forest. The soldiers quickly secured the kidnapped victims, who were immediately taken to Share General Hospital for medical treatment.  Thereafter, they were moved to the Brigade Headquarters (HQ). The rescued victims all females, comprised of 4 women and a child.


In a formal handover ceremony, Brigadier General OF Williams, handed the rescued victims to the Chairman, Ifelodun LGA, Mr Shonibare. The victims revealed that they were kidnapped on 15  May 2024. they also expressed deep gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the NA for the sustained efforts in the fight against all forms insecurity in across the country. Adding that troops timely intervention and bravery, saved them from a potentially deadly situation. The also thanked the Brigade Commander and the entire brigade for their swift and effective response.


Brigadier General Williams assured the Chairman, Ifelodun LGA and the all good people of Kwara State that the NA has resolve to rid the state off criminals, bandits and kidnappers. That NA will continue to do so until all perpetrators of these crimes are brought to justice. He emphasized the brigade’s readiness to respond to any useful and timely information, to assist us with sister services and other security agencies to conduct joint operations, which is in line with the COAS Command Philosophy.


 *STEPHEN NWANKWO*

Lieutenant 

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 

22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin 

22 May 24

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