The Nigerian Army Joint Operation, troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have successfully arrested three suspected kidnappers in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Capt. Iliyasu Bawa, the Assistant Director and Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba.
According to the statement, the suspects were tracked to their hideout following a tip-off.
A gun battle ensued when the security operatives approached the suspects, resulting in one of them, 31-year-old Justwill Brodeick, sustaining gunshot wounds.
He said that two other suspects, 29-year-old Olokepomu Kelvin and 22-year-old Oghenekaro Jonathan, were apprehended.
According to him, the injured suspect is currently receiving medical attention, while the other two are in detention pending further investigation.
The Commander, 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, Brig.-Gen. Moronfolu Shonibare, commended the troops for their professionalism and diligence.
He urged the public to continue supporting the military with credible information to maintain peace and security in Delta.
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