Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Troops of the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued eight victims who were kidnapped along Ikang-Cameroon waterways.
Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13
Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, who disclosed this in a statement on
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 said the operation followed credible intelligence
from local communities indicating that militants intercepted a commercial boat
and abducted six adults and two children.
“Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating from Forward
Operating Base (FOB) Ikang, have successfully rescued eight kidnapped civilians
following a swift and coordinated response to a distress call on 29 December
2025,” the statement read.
"The troops received credible intelligence from members
of the local community that suspected militants had intercepted a commercial
boat along the Ikang – Cameroon waterways and abducted eight civilians,
comprising six adults and two minors.
"Acting promptly on this information, the troops
immediately deployed in pursuit of the perpetrators while simultaneously
blocking possible escape routes and dominating the waterways.
"As a result of proactive response by the troops, the
militants abandoned the victims at the Ini-Abasi Fishing Port and fled into the
creeks towards the high sea. The abandoned victims were subsequently and
successfully recovered by the troops.
"The rescued civilians were safely conveyed to the
Brigade’s location, where they were properly documented and later released. No
casualties were recorded during the operation. Troops continued patrols along
the waterways to prevent regrouping or further criminal activities by the
fleeing militants.
"The Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier
General PO Alimikhena, commends the troops for their professionalism, swift
response, and commitment to protecting lives and property.
"He also expresses profound appreciation to members of
the local community for their prompt and credible information, which was
instrumental to the successful rescue operation.
"He further reassures members of the public of the
Brigade’s resolve to sustain aggressive patrols and deny criminal elements
freedom of action within the area.
“Members of the public
are encouraged to continue to support security agencies with timely and
credible information.”
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