Troops of the 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Capt. Iliyasu Bawa, Assistant Director and Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Army, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba.
According to the statement, the suspects were tracked to their hideout after a tip-off. A gunfight ensued as security personnel closed in, during which 31-year-old Justwill Brodeick sustained gunshot injuries.
Bawa added that the other two suspects, 29-year-old Olokepomu Kelvin and 22-year-old Oghenekaro Jonathan, were arrested without injury.
He noted that the injured suspect is currently receiving medical attention, while the other two are in custody pending further investigation.
The Commander, 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Brig.-Gen. Moronfolu Shonibare, praised the troops for their professionalism and urged continued public cooperation through credible intelligence sharing to enhance peace and security in the state.
(NAN)