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Soldiers and vigilantes achieved a significant victory on Friday against rural banditry, as the last kidnap victim from the midnight raid on Efagi village in the Edu Local Government Area was successfully rescued.
Alhaji Ndako Effagi was freed early Friday following a coordinated and intensive operation by the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, bringing an end to the ordeal that began in the early hours of the previous night.
The successful rescue of Alhaji Effagi means that both he and his wife, Nna’ama Effagi, are now safely out of the hands of the bandits, according to Nupeko-Tv Lafiagi on Friday.
His wife, Nna’ama, had been rescued earlier by the Army shortly after their initial deployment.
The couple, identified by local sources as Alhaji Ndako Effagi and Nna’ama Effagi, were abducted around 1-2 a.m. when armed bandits invaded their village in the Lafiagi Emirate, firing repeatedly and injuring a local vigilante member.
“The husband has also been rescued by the Army and vigilantes, according to security sources,” a resident confirmed, emphasizing the effective collaboration between the military and local security outfits.
The rescue operation for the husband, which had been ongoing since morning, culminated in his release and is expected to uplift the morale of local communities increasingly threatened by kidnapping and banditry.
The swift and decisive actions taken by the security forces and vigilantes in Effagi have been widely praised as a crucial step towards restoring confidence and stability in the troubled region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the raid on Efagi village?
Armed bandits stormed Efagi village around 1-2 a.m., resulting in the abduction of Alhaji Ndako Effagi and his wife, Nna’ama Effagi, while injuring a local vigilante member.
How were the victims rescued?
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, conducted a coordinated operation that successfully rescued both Alhaji Ndako Effagi and his wife from their captors.
What is the significance of this rescue operation?
The successful rescue operation is seen as a vital step in restoring confidence and stability in the region, which has been increasingly threatened by banditry and kidnapping.
