Thursday, August 7, 2025 - In a well-coordinated offensive aimed at dismantling criminal enclaves, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued seven victims abducted along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road on 3 August 2025 by suspected kidnappers.
Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army
Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on
Wednesday, August 6.
According to the statement, the search and rescue
mission, conducted on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August 2025.
During the operation, troops encountered the
kidnappers, who, overwhelmed by superior firepower and sustained pressure,
abandoned the victims and fled.
Four victims were found unharmed in Chinkai Forest on 5
August, while the remaining three female victims were rescued on 6 August in
Owedi Community, Wukari Local Government Area.
“The safe recovery of all seven victims highlights the
Nigerian Army’s commitment and professionalism in combating kidnapping and
ensuring the security of Taraba State residents,” the statement read.
"Commander 6 Brigade NA / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier
General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their dedication,
describing the operation as a major success in the fight against
criminality.
“He reaffirmed the Brigade’s resolve to sustain aggressive
operations to curb kidnapping and safeguard lives and property across the
state.”
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