A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News
Agency of Nigeria, NAN, that the rescue operation was conducted on Sunday.
According to the source, the rescue followed a distress
call, after pirates operating in two speedboats and a wooden boat hijacked the
vessel near Kombo 4 Fishing Port, Cameroon.
The source said that the troops responded swiftly and
pursued the assailants, leading to an exchange of fire.
” One pirate speedboat powered by a 15-horsepower engine
capsised during the encounter, forcing the attackers to abandon their captives
and flee into nearby creeks.
” All victims were rescued unharmed, while troops continued
to dominate the waterways to prevent further criminal activity.
” A total of five rounds of 7.62mm NATO and four rounds of
7.62mm Special ammunition were expended during the operation.
” Security operations in the area are ongoing,” the source
said.
The source reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian army to
sustaining operations across theatres nationwide.
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