Nigeria, March 7 -- The Nigerian Army have said its troops have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Ette Community, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east.

In a statement posted on its X handle on Saturday, the army said the rescue operation was conducted on Friday.

It said the operation was conducted by troops of the 82 Division Garrison under Operation Eastern Sanity in response to receipt of a distress call about the kidnap of the victims.

The army said the troops carried out the operation in collaboration with police operatives, Forest Guards and members of the Neighbourhood Watch who jointly advanced to the camp of the kidnappers.

"Upon arrival, the troops commenced aggressive search and fighting pa...