A Nigerian Army officer, Captain J.O. Abalaka (N/15198) has regained freedom after he reportedly disarmed a member of the kidnap gang that abducted him in Kogi State.
According to report, Abalaka was abducted last week along Ekpoma/Okene/Lokoja Road.
The incident reportedly occurred while Abalaka was reporting to his new unit at the operational headquarters of the Maiduguri Command in Borno State from 29 Battalion, Port Harcourt.
While driving in his Toyota Corolla with registration number LSR 22 AJ along with his dog, the armed terrorist intercepted and abducted him along the road. Other travellers were also abducted by the gunmen.
However, displaying rare boldness and bravery, the signal revealed that the Army captain attacked the gang of kidnappers and disarmed one of them who had an AK-47.
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He subsequently engaged the other kidnap gang members and set other victims free, along with his dog.
He also reportedly recovered one locally fabricated Barretta pistol, one magazine and 5× 9mm ammunition.
“At about 301530hrs Capt Jo ABALAKA (N/15198) while on pass FM 29 BN Portharcourt to his new unit in MCCC theatre Comd Maiduguri was kidnapped by unknown gunmen along Rd Ekpoma-Okene-Lokoja while driving in his Toyota Corolla car Reg no LSR 22 AJ Along with his dog. A/N was able to disarm one of the gunmen and engaged the kidnappers and successfully extricated himself, his dog and other kidnapped victims.
“Items recovered from the kidnappers include 1×locally fabricated barreta pistol, 1×magazine and 5×9MM AMMO. Recovered WPN and AMMO have been submitted at AHQ Garr for further action.”
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