Army rescues kidnap victims in Plateau and Kaduna operations
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have prevented several kidnapping attempts in Plateau and Kaduna states. According to spokesman Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the army rescued 10 victims in separate incidents. The operations included the rescue of a pastor and his wife, as well as passengers from commercial vehicles. The military says it remains committed to securing highways and communities in the affected areas.
What we know
- Troops foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued 10 victims in Plateau and Kaduna states.
- Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh stated that the operations took place over the last 48 hours.
- At approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 5, 2026, troops rescued six kidnapped passengers in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State.
- On June 5, 2026, troops in Bokkos Local Government Area rescued a pastor and his wife after foiling an abduction attempt.
- In Kaduna State, on June 6, 2026, troops rescued two injured passengers after responding to a kidnapping incident on the highway.
