The Nigerian Army has said its troops have successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorists on the 46 KM Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State. According to a post on its official X handle, the operation which took place on Sunday, led to a gun battle between soldiers and the criminal elements. The post said that the troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of some passengers who had been kidnapped while traveling in a commercial bus. It said the troops upon receiving the distress call, rapidly mobilised and confronted the terrorists, who were armed with asso…