Nigeria: Army Rescues 18 Abducted Cameroon-Bound Passengers

Abduction for ransom has become one of the top crimes in Nigeria, with just anyone being a target.

Troops of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 18 passengers travelling to Cameroon along the Calabar-Cameroon waterways.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the rescue was confirmed in a statement issued by Yemi Sokoya, assistant director of public relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade, and made available to reporters in Calabar on Monday.

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