Friday, April 4, 2025 - The Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and hunters, have successfully rescued a kidnapped foreign national, one Mr Gil Itamar, after a fierce gun battle.
Itamar, an
Israeli, was abducted by armed criminals in the Atim Community along
Takum/Chanchangi road on April 3, 2025.
Spokesperson of
the command, ASP James Lashen Saminu, who disclosed this in a statement on
Friday, April 4, said the rescued victim is presently undergoing medical checks
at a medical facility in Takum while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing
criminals.
“On 03/04/2025 at about 1030hrs , an information was received through a phone call from one Alhaji Saidu , a staff of SCC company based in Takum that, on same date at about 0915hrs, one Mr Gil Itamar, an Israeli and also a staff of SCC company was kidnapped by some armed hoodlums at Atim Community along Takum/Chanchangi road while being escorted by the Military,” the statement read
.
"Upon receipt
of the distress call, the DPO of Takum Division mobilized his men with
personnel from 67 PMF in collaboration with the Military and hunters and
stormed the scene.
"An intense
cordon, search-and-rescue operation was conducted which led to the successful
rescue of the victim at Kofai Ahmadu, after a fierce gun duel. The hoodlums
were forced to bid a retreat and flee the scene.
"The victim is
presently undergoing medical checks at SCC company’s medical facility Takum.
"Meanwhile, radar is
being placed on the fleeing criminals with intent to bring them to book
"The Commissioner of
Police, CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon psc(+) commended the gallant officers involved
in the operations and assured the public that the Command will spare no effort
in ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Taraba State.
“He further advised
criminal elements to relocate as the command will make Taraba very unconducive
for their hibernation.”
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