Suspect arrested as troops dismantle kidnap syndicate, rescue victim
The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued a kidnap victim and recovered ransom money when they raided the hideout of a kidnap syndicate in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east.“The operation, carried out on 17 July 2026, resulted in the arrest of a suspect, recovery of ransom proceeds, and seizure of a vehicle allegedly used in the abduction.
Mr Ayeni said the Nigerian Army has handed over all recovered exhibits and the arrested suspect to the State Security Service for further investigation and tracking down of other fleeing members of the syndicate.
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