The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Samuel Akari, disclosed this to newsmen after the raid in Obon Ebot in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state. Akari said the troops arrested three of the accomplices and rescued two kidnapped victims during the operation. “The gallant troops rescued the kidnapped victims and arrested two collaborators of the criminal kingpin while the shrine, hideout and assorted charms were set ablaze by the troops. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hoodlums hideouts were demolished to ensure that they didn’t return to the place.

Source: The Guardian May 19, 2022 11:38 UTC