Three victims rescued as troops foil abduction in Taraba

Three individuals have been rescued from a kidnapping try in Taraba State by troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Military/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS)

It was gathered that the rescue operation adopted a swift intelligence performed by the safety operatives on January 5, 2026.

In an announcement issued by the Brigade Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Military mentioned it had obtained a reputable intelligence report by troops of 6 Brigade deployed at Jeb Jeb city.

In response to Muhammad, the stories indicated that there have been actions of suspected kidnappers witnessed in Sangai Village, Bachama Ward of Karim Lamido Native Authorities Space of Taraba State.

He mentioned performing on the intelligence, the troops had been instantly deployed to the abductors’ camp they usually pursued in the direction of the border space between Taraba and Plateau State.

He added that the suspects on sighting the troops deserted their captives and fled.

He mentioned, “Consequently, troops efficiently rescued Nimron Umar (25 years), Abafaras Ibrahim (20 years), and Habila Yunusa (23 years).

“The rescued victims are at present in navy custody, the place they’re receiving essential care and documentation, after which they are going to be reunited with their respective households,” Muhammad mentioned.

He counseled the operatives for his or her resilience and professionalism whereas reaffirming the command’s committment to flushing the criminals out of the Taraba and its environs.