Troops Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims in Benue–Taraba Border
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation along the Benue–Taraba border, military authorities confirmed on Thursday.
It was gathered that the victims—Godsave Michael from Bokkos in Plateau State, Sunday Apesughu from Mbayongo in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, and Isa Saidu from Gombe State—were rescued by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke following actionable intelligence on the location of their abductors.
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The operation, according to Zagazola Makama, was carried out on Wednesday, after which the victims were taken to the Tor-Donga Outstation under the Katsina-Ala Division, where they were formally received by security officials.
According to reports, Michael was kidnapped on July 19, Apesughu on July 22, and Saidu on July 14. All three were abducted at different points along the Benue–Taraba border corridor and held in a remote, forested area by their captors.
The victims recounted that they were subjected to harsh conditions in captivity deep within the bush. Following their rescue, they were transported to the General Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where they are currently receiving medical attention and undergoing debriefing by security personnel.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers and dismantle their hideouts in the region.
By PRNigeria
