Kidnapped woman escapes abductors in Plateau, receives treatment for minor injuries

By: Zagazola Makama

A woman who was kidnapped by suspected armed robbers along the Kassa–Barkin Ladi highway in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has reportedly escaped from her abductors and is receiving medical treatment.

The victim was abducted on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, after suspected armed robbers blocked the highway with stones and intercepted vehicles along the route.

Security sources said the woman managed to escape from her abductors in the early hours of Wednesday, Sept. 16, and subsequently made her way to safety.

She is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Heipang, where she is being attended to for minor injuries reportedly sustained during the incident.

The development followed an earlier response by troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), deployed at the Alpha Guard location, who cleared the highway after discovering an ash-coloured Sharon vehicle without a registration number at the scene.

Sources said a security team has been dispatched to independently verify the circumstances of the woman’s escape and establish the location from which she escaped, as well as gather further evidence.

Security forces are also expected to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend the suspected kidnappers operating along the Kassa–Barkin Ladi axis.

Kidnapped woman escapes abductors in Plateau, receives treatment for minor injuries

Operation Enduring Peace troops arrest two suspected Mhwaghavul militia for cattle rustle in Mangu

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested two suspected Mhwagavul militia for cattle rustling during a raid operation at Mangun Village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The operation was conducted at about 1800 hours on Sept. 15, 2026, following reports of activities by suspected cattle rustlers operating in the area.

According to security sources, the troops raided an identified hideout of the suspected criminals in the village and arrested two suspects identified as Klishik Dashuk, 28, and Bamshak Micheal, 26.

Items recovered from the suspects included two mobile phones, quantities of substances suspected to be marijuana and other illicit drugs, as well as ₦28,755 in cash.

The suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing interrogation to establish their alleged involvement in cattle rustling and other criminal activities in the area.

Operation Enduring Peace troops arrest two suspected Mhwaghavul militia for cattle rustle in Mangu

Armed robbers kidnap passenger after blocking highway in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed robbers and kidnappers have abducted a passenger after blocking the Kassa–Barkin Ladi highway with stones in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 1956 hours on Sept. 15, 2026, along the road in the Barkin Ladi area.

According to security sources, troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), deployed at Alpha Guard location, responded to reports of suspected armed robbers and kidnappers operating along the highway.

Upon arrival at the scene, the troops discovered an ash-coloured Sharon vehicle without a registration number.

Further checks revealed that one passenger had been whisked away by the criminals before the arrival of the troops.

The troops immediately cleared the highway of the obstruction to restore the free flow of traffic and prevent further attacks on motorists.

Efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the kidnapped victim while security forces intensify operations to track down the fleeing criminals.

Armed robbers kidnap passenger after blocking highway in Plateau