Held in MUNYENGUE and subjected to a ransom demand of five million CFA francs per person, the captives were rescued following a 60-kilometer nighttime infiltration and a violent clash, despite being used as human shields.

The operation resulted in the safe release of all hostages, the seizure of two weapons and ammunition. The former hostages were taken to the command post and then handed over to the EKONDO- TITI gendarmerie for investigation.