In a daring and precision operation, troops of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, successfully rescued Major MD Josiah, a senior officer who was abducted by gunmen in Bomadi, Delta State, on September 8, 2025.
A press statement signed by Captain Iliyasu Bawa Rijau, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army on September 9, 2025 said the rescue operation was the result of meticulous planning, intelligence gathering, and collaboration with community leaders of Bomadi. This synergy enabled the troops to track down the abductors and rescue the senior officer at Tuomor Waterside in Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, on September 9, 2025.
“Although Major Josiah sustained gunshot wounds during the rescue operation, he has been evacuated to a medical facility for treatment and is receiving adequate care.
The Commander, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Brigadier General MA Shonibare, commended the troops for their bravery and tactical prowess. He assured the public that the Nigerian Army remains committed to maintaining peace and security in Delta State and its environs.
Brigadier General Shonibare also expressed his profound appreciation to the communities in Bomadi Local Government Area for their cooperation and support. This collaboration, he noted, is a testament to the growing trust and partnership between the Nigerian Army and local communities in the fight against criminality. The successful rescue operation demonstrates the Nigerian Army’s capacity to respond decisively to security challenges and protect the lives and property of citizens.
