Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army/JTF South East, Operation UDO KA, have rescued Rev. Johnson Anayo Onugwu, a Christian clergy that was recently abducted by gunmen in Enugu State.
The development, according to a security source, who spoke to NAN on Friday, followed a swift, intelligence-led operation.
The source said the victim, who was abducted from his residence in Ezimo community, Udenu Local Government Area, was rescued unharmed later the same day.
The troops worked in collaboration with operatives of other security agencies including officers of the Nigerian police.
“During the ensuing encounter, one of the kidnappers was neutralised, while others fled the scene. No casualty was recorded on the side of the troops.
“Items recovered from the criminals include one AK-47 rifle, two magazines and ammunition,” he said.
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