Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspects in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested two suspects during coordinated intelligence-led operations across parts of Benue State.
The operations, conducted on March 24, targeted suspected criminal elements in Gwer West and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas, resulting in what military authorities described as significant operational gains.
According to a statement issued by the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, troops acting on credible intelligence about the presence of armed herders in Mbapa and Mbabuande communities of Gwer West mobilised swiftly from their bases in Bilawa-Jor and Naka. Upon arrival, they carried out a comprehensive search of the area, uncovering an abandoned hideout believed to have been used by criminal elements.
Further clearance operations extended across River Akpako led to the arrest of two suspects, who are currently in custody undergoing investigation.
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In a related operation on the same day, troops responded to reports of kidnapping activities at Tse-Ubena village in Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. Working in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, troops launched a coordinated raid on a suspected hideout.
During the operation, a 28-year-old woman, identified as Mrs Member Ityavber, was successfully rescued from captivity. Military authorities confirmed that the victim has received medical attention, debriefed, and reunited with her family.
Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate responsible for the crime.
The Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism. He reiterated the commitment of the Joint Task Force to maintaining security in the region, particularly as farming communities prepare for the upcoming agricultural season.
By PRNigeria
