Troops of the Nigerian Army rescue 36 Benue State indigenes allegedly held against their will in Imaje Community, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, following a reprisal connected to a livestock theft dispute. The operation is reported based on a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the accounts, troops carry out the raid after receiving intelligence about the detention. The reports say the rescue occurs in connection with an alleged escalation between local groups: an indigene of Imaje Community is reportedly assaulted by youths in Benue over the theft of livestock. In response, members of Imaje Community allegedly attack Benue indigenes residing in the area and hold them captive. The military intervention is said to restore normalcy in the community and prevent further escalation. After the rescue, security agencies maintain a presence in the area, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Nigerian troops rescue 36 Benue indigenes held in Cross River community
Troops of the Nigerian Army rescue 36 Benue State indigenes allegedly held against their will in Imaje Community, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, following a reprisal connected to a l...
- The Nigerian Army rescues 36 people who are Benue indigenes held in Imaje Community, Yala LGA of Cross River State.
- The incident involves a reprisal linked to an alleged livestock theft dispute.
- Reportedly, violence begins after an Imaje Community indigene is allegedly assaulted by youths in Benue over livestock theft.
- The rescue operation is carried out following intelligence reports, including a raid by the 130 Battalion (Rear) with the 341 Artillery Regiment.
- Security agencies remain in the area and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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.
5 hours agoTroops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 36 indigenes of Benue State who were allegedly held against their will in Imaje Community, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, following a reprisal linked to a livestock theft dispute.The rescue was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Saturday. […] Troops rescue 36 Benue indigenes allegedly held hostage in Cross River community
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