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Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 22 Brigade.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: Fire Engulfs Sections Of Cargo Ship In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>\u201cActing on credible intelligence, troops launched a tactical operation on Saturday, 21 June 2025, targeting a hideout on the outskirts of Latandaji Village, Patigi Local Government Area,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Nwankwo stated that although the suspects attempted to resist, they were promptly overpowered by the troops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the engagement, troops encountered mild resistance but swiftly subdued the criminals with superior firepower.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe operation led to the rescue of two kidnap victims, identified as Mr. Amos Moses and Mr. Philip Michael, and the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also disclosed that an individual identified as Mr. Mohammed Mohammed sustained gunshot wounds during the operation and was subsequently evacuated to Bachita Teaching Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurther exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two motorcycles and two expended cartridge shells, believed to be used by the suspects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll arrested individuals are currently in military custody for preliminary investigation and will be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution,\u201d Lt. 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