Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Seize Weapons and Destroy IPOB/ESN Camp In Major Operations

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Seize Weapons and Destroy IPOB/ESN Camp In Major Operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded significant operational successes across different theatres of operations in Edo, Niger and Abia States.

On 29 August 2025, following a report of a kidnap incident, troops of 4 Brigade at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, working with vigilantes, conducted a search and rescue operation around suspected kidnappers’ hideouts in Ugboha Community, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. The troops successfully rescued one civilian who had been abducted on 27 August 2025 around Amedokhaian Community while on his way to the farm. Efforts are ongoing to reunite the victim with his family.

Similarly, in Niger State, troops of FOB Babanna conducted a fighting patrol within Babanna Town in Borgu Local Government Area and its adjoining villages. Troops recovered one AK-47 magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition abandoned by insurgents during an earlier encounter with troops on 28 August 2025.

In another development, troops of 14 Brigade Garrison, led by the Commander, launched an offensive operation against an IPOB/ESN camp at Ihechowa in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. Though no contact was made with the criminals, the troops discovered obstacles, sentry posts and signs of human activities. They also recovered two motorcycles, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with accessories, a pair of military boots, four Biafra flags and four jerrycans of 25 litres of fuel. The troops further destroyed the camp which had banners with inscriptions such as National Research and Production, Biafra Provincial Govt Bende Division, and Biafra Military Depot boldly written on them.

The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its operations to protect law-abiding citizens and dismantle criminal networks across the country.