By Femi Bolaji
Jalingo — Six kidnapped victims, including a baby, have been rescued by a joint team of personnel from the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Police Force in Taraba State.
The victims, who were travelling from the Katsina-Ala axis of Benue State, were reportedly intercepted by gunmen before the rescue operation.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, said in a statement that troops, working in collaboration with the police, stormed the forest in pursuit of the kidnappers.
“Their rapid response led to the successful rescue of six persons, comprising the driver and five passengers,” he said.
The rescued victims were identified as:
Mr. Terna Gbaya, 43
Mr. Musa Adamu, 55
Mrs. Rose Sor, 35
Mrs. Lydia Vyiashima, 40
Mrs. Comfort Iyofar, 60 and a baby
Lt. Muhammad confirmed that the victims have since been reunited with their families. He added that search-and-rescue operations are still ongoing to track down the perpetrators and secure the release of any others who may remain in captivity.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the synergy between the army and the police that ensured the success of the operation and reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Taraba State.
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