Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have foiled an attempt to collect a ₦7 million ransom and rescued a kidnapped victim in Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Sunday night.
According to the report, the troops arrested a suspected kidnapper at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday around Azir village in Damboa Local Government Area of the state.
"The suspect was reportedly arrested while attempting to collect the ransom demanded for the victim’s release," Makama wrote.
During the operation, the troops rescued the victim and took the person to Damboa General Hospital for medical attention.
The suspected kidnapper is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Makama added that the operation involved collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the CJTF.
Troops foil ₦7m ransom collection, rescue kidnap victim in Borno