Rescue Operation: 6 Brigade Rescues Seven Kidnapped Victims in Taraba State
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued seven victims abducted along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road on 3 August 2025 by suspected kidnappers.
The well-coordinated search and rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August 2025. During the mission, troops encountered the kidnappers, who, overwhelmed by superior firepower and sustained pressure, fled the scene and abandoned the victims.
Four victims were found unharmed in Chinkai Forest on 5 August, while the remaining three female victims were rescued on 6 August in Owedi Community, Wukari Local Government Area.
The safe recovery of all seven victims underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment and professionalism in tackling kidnapping and ensuring the security of residents in Taraba State.
Commander of 6 Brigade NA / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their dedication, describing the operation as a significant success in the ongoing fight against criminality. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations to curb kidnapping and protect lives and property across the state.
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