A female soldier who was kidnapped by armed men on Monday has been freed by security personnel.
The victim, Lt PP Johnson’s assailants abducted her and removed her of her clothing.
One of the gunmen was heard promising to deal with all serving members of the armed services in a video that her captors made and that our correspondent was able to obtain.
He added that his organization was distinct from the Indigenous People of Biafra and that they desired the country’s secession.
He said, “This is information for all of you still in the Nigerian military. That is all of you will be dying one by one. Today December 26, we are in Enugu, we will fight against our enemies, this is how we will deal with you that are still in service. These are unknown gunmen, we have nothing to do with IPOB. What we are after is Biafra, whether they like it or not we must get our freedom.”
Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the kidnap, according to a signal from the military on Thursday, has been taken into custody.
It read, “At about 2: 20 pm on Dec 29, 2022, security forces rescued Lt PP Johnson who was abducted by gunmen and taken to a forest bordering Enugu State and Ihube in Okigwe LGA Imo State on 26 Dec 22.
“The master minder of the kidnap has also been arrested by security forces while efforts are ongoing to arrest the others. The situation is still being monitored at the moment. Video attached.”
