Troops Respond to Kidnap Incident in Plateau, Launch Rescue Operation

Troops Respond to Kidnap Incident in Plateau, Launch Rescue Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have responded to a kidnap incident involving a female resident in Plateau State, with efforts ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on April 21 at Nagwak village in Gindiri District of Mangu Local Government Area.

The sources said troops of Sector 8, operating under Operation Enduring Peace, in collaboration with other security agencies, responded swiftly to reports of the abduction.

“On arrival at the scene, troops discovered the husband of the abducted woman with gunshot wounds,” a source said.

The injured victim was immediately evacuated by the troops to a medical facility for treatment.

According to the sources, preliminary findings indicate that the attackers abducted the female victim before fleeing the area.

Troops have since launched search and rescue operations, with intensified patrols aimed at tracking down the kidnappers and securing the safe release of the victim.

Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies.

Troops Respond to Kidnap Incident in Plateau, Launch Rescue Operation