Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 36 Benue indigenes, who were held in Imaje community, Yala LGA of Cross River state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a security publication focused
on the Lake Chad region, the operation was carried out on Thursday by troops of
the 130 Battalion (Rear) in conjunction with the 341 Artillery Regiment.
The sources said the victims were rescued during a raid on
the community following intelligence reports on the incident.
According to the sources, the victims alleged that they were
attacked and detained by members of the community following a reprisal linked
to a livestock theft dispute.
The rescued persons said the incident was triggered after an
indigene of Imaje community was allegedly assaulted by youths in Benue over the
theft of livestock.
They alleged that members of the community retaliated by
attacking Benue indigenes residing in the area and holding them captive.
The military intervention restored normalcy to the community
and prevented further escalation of the crisis, the sources said.
Security agencies have maintained a presence in the area to
forestall a breakdown of law and order, with investigations into the incident
ongoing.
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