Personnel of the Nigerian Army has rescued the kidnapped commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River, Gertrude Njar after 35 days in captivity.
The Army Public Relations Officer, 13 Brigade, Calabar, Dorcas Aluko, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday, March 8.
The Commissioner was kidnapped on February 1st in Mayne Avenue area, Calabar South, with a ransom of 150 million demanded by the assailants for her release.
The Army spokesperson stated that the troops were on the trail of the fleeing criminals. According to Aluko, the victim is currently receiving medical treatment, after which she will be discharged.
She said: ”Acting on actionable intelligence on victim’s whereabout, troops laid a tacit ambush for the kidnappers around Peter Effiong Creek, Messembe, Jebs. The gallant troops tactically sprang an ambush to take the kidnappers by surprise while on search of the victim. In the ensuing melee, the criminals abandoned the victim and fled into the creeks.
”The Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army commends troops for their gallantry and urges them to sustain the tempo against all criminal elements in the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility. Members of the general public are also encouraged to continue providing timely and accurate information on criminal activities within their vicinities.”
