Soldiers free kidnap victims and arrest gun runner in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops from Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and apprehended a suspected gun runner in Kaduna State. The rescue took place after the troops encountered criminals moving the victims to their hideout, causing the suspects to flee. The victims, who were abducted at gunpoint, have been debriefed and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh and Folusho Oyinlola commended the troops for their alertness and decisive actions.
What we know
- Troops rescued two kidnapped victims around Kukawa in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- Preliminary investigation revealed the victims were abducted at gunpoint on 22 February 2026 from Mansur village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
- The rescued victims have been debriefed, and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families.
- In a separate operation, troops intercepted a suspected gun runner, Vincent Ibrahim, at Kurmin Goro village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
- Folusho Oyinlola praised the troops for their commitment to protecting lives and property.
