Troops rescue 18 kidnapped victims, arrest 10 bandits in Plateau and Taraba



Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have rescued 18 kidnapped victims and arrested several other criminal elements including 10 bandits in Plateau and Taraba States. 

Spokesman for Operation Safe Haven, Major Zhakom who disclosed this at a press conference in Plateau state on Thursday, January 16, 2025, said the operations, supported by robust non-kinetic engagements, focused on the borders between Plateau and Taraba States, particularly around Bangalala and Kinishi Forests in the past two months.

According to him, the crackdown led to the neutralisation of several bandits, the destruction of their life support structures, and the recovery of several arms and ammunition from the suspects.



“In continuation of efforts to ensure the security of lives and property across the Joint Operations Area, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN intensified offensive operations supported by robust non-kinetic engagements,” he stated.

“Notably, the past 2 months witnessed intensive offensive operations around the borders between Plateau and Taraba States especially around Bangalala and Kinishi Forests stretching across Wase and Karim Lamido LGAs of Plateau and Taraba States with positive outcomes.”

The operations led to the neutralization of several bandits and destruction of their life support structures, a situation that mounted pressure on them leading to the recovery of 18 kidnapped victims namely: Saidu Ibrahim - 68 years old from Mashinga Kirya in Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State, Hassan Janyu - 62 years old from Mashinga Kirya in Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State, Baba Sale - 71 Years old from Lamawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Abdullahi Sabo - 69 years old from Lamawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Mallam Yahaya - 67 years old from Lamawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Usman Haliru - 70 years old from Mashingin Kirya in Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State, Yahaya Talau - 40 years old from Kukawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, and Ali Kaka - 39 years old from Kukawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State.



Others are; Jala Garba - 50 years old from Zurak in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Musa Yaya - 25 years old from Kukawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Hayyu Ari - 45 years old from Kukawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Garba Ya’u - 35 years old from Kukawa in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Idi Usman - 18 years old from Zak in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Saadu Usman - 15 years old from Zak in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Abdullahi Ango - 35 years old from Bangalala in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Auwalu Bello - 21 years old from Bangalala in Wase LGA of Plateau State, Muhammadu Bello - 75 years old from Gusau in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State, Miss Hauwau Buba - 17 years old from Bangalala in Wase LGA of Plateau State.

The released victims have been reunited with their families after profiling and documentation by relevant agencies.

"In another development, On 23 December 2024 , troops of Sector 5 OPSH on Op GOLDEN PEACE captured 5 bandits at a criminal hideout at Tarangol in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. 

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