Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Plateau, one abducted in Taraba four months ago

Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Plateau, one abducted in Taraba four months ago

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have rescued three kidnapped victims during separate operations in Wase and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the first operation was conducted at about 9:50 a.m. on July 15 when troops of Sector 2, while on an offensive operation, rescued two kidnapped victims at Dogon Ruwa village in Wase LGA.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims had been abducted on March 15, 2026, at Kamna Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State before they were eventually rescued in Plateau State after about four months in captivity.

The rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the Madaki of Dogon Ruwa Village for further necessary action and reunification with their families.

In a separate operation conducted earlier at about 4:00 a.m. on the same day, troops of Sector 3, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, responded to reports of the abduction of a resident from his home at Kissayip Village in Bassa Local Government Area.

The joint security team successfully rescued the victim and evacuated him to the Danjuma Ogar Medical Centre in Jebbu Bassa for medical attention.

Military sources said the operations form part of sustained efforts by Operation SAFE HAVEN to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across Plateau State and adjoining areas.

They added that troops have continued offensive and confidence-building operations aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of action and enhancing security across the Joint Operations Area.

Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Plateau, one abducted in Taraba four months ago