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Troops rescue three kidnapped victims in Taraba
Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have prevented a kidnapping and saved three individuals in Taraba State. According to a statement by Umar Muhammad, the operation was based on credible intelligence about suspected kidnappers in Sangai Village. The rescued victims are currently receiving care in military custody. Brigadier Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa praised the troops and encouraged public cooperation with security agencies.
What we know
- The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, foiled a kidnapping in Taraba State.
- The operation was carried out on January 5, 2026, after troops received intelligence about kidnappers in Sangai Village, Bachama Ward.
- Troops pursued the suspects, who abandoned their captives and fled towards the border between Taraba and Plateau States.
- Three victims—25-year-old Nimron Umar Ab, 20-year-old Safaras Ibrahim, and 23-year-old Habila Yunusa—were rescued.
- Brigadier Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa reaffirmed the brigade’s commitment to ongoing security operations and urged the public to provide timely information.
