Abducted Nigerian Army Captain Escapes Kidnapping, Disarms and Engages Attackers in Kogi state
Abducted Nigerian Army Captain Escapes Kidnapping, Disarms and Engages Attackers in Kogi State
Lokoja, Kogi State – June 11, 2024 – In a daring escape, a Nigerian Army captain has freed himself and other kidnapped victims after being abducted by unknown gunmen in Kogi State last week.
According to a military signal obtained by SaharaReporters, Captain J.O. Abalaka (N/15198) was traveling from Port Harcourt to his new unit at the operational headquarters of the Maiduguri Command in Borno State when he was intercepted and abducted along the Ekpoma-Okene-Lokoja road.
The signal reveals that while Captain Abalaka was driving his Toyota Corolla with his dog, the gunmen ambushed and kidnapped him, along with other travelers. However, the army captain displayed remarkable bravery and boldness, managing to disarm one of the kidnappers who was carrying an AK-47 rifle.
“The A/N OFFR was able to disarm one of the GUN MEN and engaged the kidnappers and successfully extricated himself his dog and other kidnapped victims,” the signal stated.
In the ensuing confrontation, Captain Abalaka recovered one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, one magazine, and 5 rounds of 9mm ammunition from the kidnappers. The recovered weapons have been submitted to the Army Headquarters in Garki, Abuja for further action.
This daring escape by the Nigerian Army officer highlights the risks faced by security personnel in the country and their determination to fight back against the scourge of kidnapping.
