By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)
The Troops of 6 Brigade Garrison of the Nigerian Army on Anti kidnapping Patrol, have rescued kidnapped victims and captured 2 kidnappers.
The victims which were rescued around CBN- BABAYA- U in Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, were acting on credible information and promptly conducted a rescue operation on kidnappers hide-outs at the early hour of Sunday, November 26, 2023.
NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper Correspondent gathered that the swift response of the troops and their conduct of raid operation on the terrorist’s hide-out, led to the capture of one Mr Awwal Bobo, 32 and Mr Sallau Abdul, 33, as well as extrication and safe rescue of the victims named Mrs Fauziyya Yusuf and Mr Abdulsallam Abubakar.
A source also confirmed that in the process, two of the kidnappers were arrested, while others absconded upon sighting the troops. The troops are on their trail and are determined to apprehend them soon.
One of the rescued victims have since been re-united with his family while the other is currently been offered necessary medical attention and support to ensure her physical and emotional well-being before been handed over to her family.
Meanwhile, the Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Frank Etim, has commended the timely response of the troops. He charged them not to relent in ensuring peace and safety of the citizens.
The Commander further enjoined the citizens to relentlessly cooperate and support the security agencies by providing timely security information to enhance troops’ prompt response to security issues. NNL.
