Troops Rescue 7 Kidnapped Victims IN Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) under Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully rescued seven victims abducted along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road on August 3.
The rescue was conducted in a well-coordinated offensive on Tuesday and Wednesday, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, said in a statement.
“During the operation, troops encountered the kidnappers, who, overwhelmed by superior firepower and sustained pressure, abandoned the victims and fled.
“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 highlights the Nigerian Army’s commitment and professionalism in combating kidnapping and ensuring the security of Taraba State residents,” he added.
He said the Commander 6 Brigade and Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has commended the troops for their dedication, describing the operation as a major success in the fight against criminality.
The Commander reaffirmed the Brigade’s resolve to sustain aggressive operations to curb kidnapping and safeguard lives and property across the state.
