The Nigerian Army has reportedly rescued nine commuters abducted following a kidnap attack along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The rescue operation was reportedly carried out by troops stationed at Patrol Base Itobe after they received information that suspected kidnappers had ambushed commuters travelling along the route.

According to the account, the troops moved to the reported location and found a Toyota Hiace bus and a Toyota Sienna vehicle abandoned by the roadside.

The passengers were reportedly nowhere to be found when the troops arrived.

Troops Launch Pursuit Operation
The soldiers subsequently launched a pursuit operation, following the suspected escape route of the kidnappers in an effort to locate the abducted commuters.

The operation reportedly resulted in the rescue of nine kidnapped commuters.

However, the supplied information does not state whether any of the suspected kidnappers were arrested or whether all the victims were rescued unhurt.

It also does not provide the identities of the rescued commuters or details about when the attack occurred.

Benue Info-pedia will update this report as further verified information becomes available.