Troops rescue kidnapped oil workers, others

By Musa Umar Bologi Abuja

Troops of Nigerian military yesterday rescued the 10 staff of National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) kidnapped on Tuesday by the Boko Haram terrorists along Barno Yasu, Magumeri local government area of Borno state. Army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Sai Usman said in a statement that the troops also recovered the corpses of an Offi cer, eight soldiers and a civilian and have evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital in Maiduguri. Usman said the Brigade mobilised and sent reinforcement, search and rescue party that include the Armed Forces Special Forces and guides that worked and pursued the terrorists throughout the night.

“So far, they have rescued all the NNPC staff and recovered the corpses of the Offi cer, 8 soldiers and a civilian have who have been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital. “Th e team recovered 4 vehicles one of which include a gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, 2 white Hilux taken away from NNPC staff and 1 blue Hilux belonging to CJTF”, he said.

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