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Nigeria Army Destroys Kidnappers' Hideout
Nigerian troops destroy suspected kidnappers' camp in Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles.
In brief
Nigerian troops destroy suspected kidnappers' camp in Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles. Nigerian Army destroyed a suspected kidnappers' hideout in Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Army Destroys Hideout
Nigerian Army troops destroyed a suspected kidnappers' camp in Kogi State.
Recovers Ammunition
Troops recovered 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition and six motorcycles.
Operation Details
21 Battalion Quick Reaction Force conducted the operation after intelligence about suspected kidnappers.
Suspects Flee
Suspects fired a shot to alert others before fleeing deeper into the forest.
Items Recovered
Items included seven bandoliers, two shovels, a hand pump, a mobile phone, and a Glo modem.
Army Urges Information
Army urged residents to provide security agencies with timely information to support operations.
The short version
Nigerian Army destroyed a suspected kidnappers' hideout in Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles.
