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Troops rescue six kidnapped victims, child in Benue
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued six kidnapped victims, including a child and a driver, after suspected gunmen ambushed a vehicle in Katsina-Ala, Benue State.
The incident happened on Thursday night when the kidnappers hijacked a Toyota Carina II and forced its occupants into the bush near an abandoned civil defence checkpoint.
Military sources said the rescue operation was carried out following a tip-off, with troops supported by a Keystone security team storming the area.
Those rescued include the driver, Mr. Terna Gbaya, 43; Mr. Musa Adamu, 55; Mrs. Rose Sor, 35; Mrs. Lydia Vyiashima, 40; Mrs. Comfort Iyofar, 60; and a child.
Search operations are still ongoing in the general area to rescue other abducted passengers and track down the attackers.
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