Security agencies rescue kidnapped children in Plateau
Three escaped as 25 abducted children were freed in Wase LGA, Plateau State. Samuel Jatau, Secretary to the State Government, announced the rescue at the Rayfield Government House in Jos. The victims were kidnapped while travelling for Eid-el-Maulud celebrations. Jatau praised the DSS and urged local authorities to provide psychological support.
What happened
- 25 individuals kidnapped on December 21, 2025, in Wase LGA, Plateau State, have been rescued.
- Samuel Jatau revealed that three people escaped during the abduction, while 25 were taken.
- The victims, six females and 19 males, were travelling for Eid-el-Maulud when abducted by kidnappers disguised as vigilantes.
- The rescued individuals received medical checks and are reportedly in good health, with only minor injuries.
- Jatau thanked the DSS for their role and advised local officials to provide psychological support before reuniting the victims with their families.
