Troops rescue four kidnapped victims in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2 under Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in collaboration with Combat Support Infantry Battalion XIV on Operation Wutan Daji, have rescued four kidnapped victims in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 8:20 a.m. on April 15 following a confrontation with suspected terrorists in Kukawa community.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with the armed elements and engaged them in a firefight, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee the scene.
“The troops successfully rescued four kidnapped victims, who have since been reunited with their families,” the sources said.
They added that troops are currently dominating the general area and have intensified operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activities.
