Two kidnapped Benue bank staff rescued by troops
Two staff members of Unity Bank who were abducted in Benue State have been rescued by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke. The victims, Marwan Abubakar and Leng’en Cakop, were found in Gborgbor Village, Taraba State, after an intelligence-led operation. The rescue mission involved a thorough search of several locations and forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives. Maj. Gen. Moses Gara praised the troops for their swift and professional response.
What happened
- Marwan Abubakar and Leng’en Cakop, both Unity Bank staff, were abducted in Zaki-Biam, Benue State.
- Troops acted on intelligence and searched Gborgbor Village and surrounding settlements in Taraba State.
- The operation forced the kidnappers to flee, leaving the victims behind.
- A motorcycle suspected to have been used by the criminals was recovered during the mission.
- Maj. Gen. Moses Gara commended the troops and urged the public to support security agencies with credible information.
