Calabar, March 9, 2023 – After more than one month in the hands of kidnappers, Gertrude Nnanjar Njar, the Cross Rivers Commissioner for Women Affairs, has been rescued by troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army in Calaber.
Captain Dorcas Oluwatope Aluko, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 13th Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar, confirmed this on Wednesday.
The commissioner was kidnapped on Feb. 1, 2023 while driving back home at Main Avenue, Calabar South.
The army spokesperson said the troops laid an ambush for the kidnappers around Peter Effiong Creek, Messembe, Jebs.
“The gallant troops tactically sprung 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.
“Troops are, however, on the trail of the fleeing criminals. Meanwhile, the victim is currently receiving medical treatment, after which she will be discharged.
“The Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army commends the 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,” she said. (GBN)
