By Nkechi Eze
Troops of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have executed a decisive rescue mission in Bomadi, Delta State, successfully freeing a senior officer, Major M.D. Josiah, who was abducted by gunmen on Monday, 8 September 2025.
In a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa Rijau, the Army disclosed that the operation was carried out on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, following meticulous intelligence gathering and close collaboration with community leaders and residents of Bomadi. The synergy, according to the statement, enabled troops to track the abductors and rescue the officer at Tuomor Waterside in Bomadi Local Government Area.
The statement further revealed that Major Josiah sustained gunshot wounds during the operation but has since been evacuated to a medical facility, where he is receiving adequate treatment and care.
Commander of 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Joint Task Force South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Brigadier General M.A. Shonibare, lauded the courage, tactical skills, and professionalism of the troops who executed the operation. He reassured the public that the Nigerian Army remains unwavering in its commitment to maintaining peace and security across Delta State and the wider South-South region.
Brigadier General Shonibare also extended deep appreciation to the people of Bomadi Local Government Area for their cooperation and support, which he described as a demonstration of growing trust and partnership between the Nigerian Army and local communities in combating criminal activities.
He stressed that the success of the rescue operation underlined the Army’s capacity to respond swiftly and decisively to security challenges, reaffirming its resolve to protect the lives and property of all citizens.
