Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 16 passengers kidnapped along Jos-Mangu Road in Plateau State.
Media Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major
Samson Nantip Zhakom, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, April 14,
2025 said troops administered first aid to some of the rescued victims who
sustained minor injuries during the incident.
“The rescue operation began when troops conducting Operation
LAFIYAN JAMA’A discovered an empty vehicle abandoned by the roadside at
Mararaban Kantoma in Mangu Local Government Area of the State at about 9pm
local time on 13 April 2025,” the statement read.
"The troops immediately searched the nearby bushes to
trace the occupants of the vehicle suspected to have been kidnapped. The
kidnappers, on sighting the troops opened fire, but own troops overwhelmed the
criminals with superior firepower forcing them to abandon the victims and fled.
Troops exploited the general area and rescued all 16 abducted passengers which
included 6 children.
"Troops administered first aid to some of the rescued
victims who sustained minor injuries during the incident.
"Thereafter, troops escorted the victims to safety to
continue their journey to Jos Metropolis.
"Meanwhile, troops are on the lookout for the fleeing
kidnappers suspected to have sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter with
troops.
“OPSH reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and
property within the Joint Operations Area, while troops remain motivated to
deny miscreants freedom of action.”
0 Comments