Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Three Victims in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a kidnapping attempt and successfully rescued three victims during an intelligence-led operation in Taraba State.
The operation was conducted on January 5, 2026, after troops deployed at Jeb Jeb town received credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers in Sangai Village, Bachama Ward of Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
Acting swiftly on the information, the troops mobilised and pursued the suspects toward the Taraba–Plateau border area. Upon sighting the advancing soldiers, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the surrounding terrain.
The victims—identified as Nimron Umar (25), Abafaras Ibrahim (20), and Habila Yunusa (23)—were rescued unharmed. They are currently in military custody, receiving necessary care and documentation, before being reunited with their families.
Commending the troops for their professionalism and rapid response, the Commander of 6 Brigade, Brigadier Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to sustaining offensive operations to deny criminal elements freedom of action and enhance security across Taraba State.
He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, noting that community cooperation remains crucial to the success of ongoing military operations.
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