Troops rescue kidnapped victim, arrest 1 suspect in Taraba
Daniel Mtindiga, Jalingo.
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The victim who is identified as Alhaji Ali Adamu was abducted while sleeping outside his compound.
According to a Press Statement Released by the Acting Assistant Director,Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, Umar Muhammad (Lieutenant), the operation followed a distress call received by troops deployed in Lau, reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his compound.
“Acting swiftly on the information, the troops mobilized and launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. On realizing that the troops were closing in, the criminals abandoned the victim and fled into nearby bushes.
“The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family without any ransom paid, “the statement reads in parts.
In a related development, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini in the early hours of the same day apprehended a suspected kidnapper identified as Mr Lalau Adamu (30 years old), alleged to have been involved in the abduction.
Arriving at the scene, troops discovered that the suspect had sustained injuries from mob action. He was immediately evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment while further investigation continues.
While speaking,the Commander 6 Brigade / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift response and effective coordination among the troops, vigilantes, and local hunters which led to the successful rescue operation. He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing efforts at maintaining peace and security across the state.
He stated further that the Nigerian Army remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens while sustaining its resolve to rid Taraba State and its environs of all criminal elements.
