Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued four people abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Rafin Sanyi–Forest axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were freed following a security operation launched after soldiers stationed at Sopp received information about suspected kidnappers operating along the highway at approximately 10:40 p.m. on November 9.
According to security sources, troops attached to Sector 6 immediately moved to the area after receiving the alert and discovered that the suspected kidnappers had blocked the road and seized some passengers.
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The attackers reportedly fled towards a nearby high ground with their captives when they noticed the arrival of the soldiers.
However, the troops pursued the suspects and engaged them in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon the victims and escape.
The rescued persons were identified as Mrs Aisha Haruna and her son, ASP Yusuf Habila, Mr Abdullahi Yunusa, and a truck driver conveying goods from Rivers State to Bauchi State.
The victims were subsequently taken to the soldiers’ location for safety and further assistance.
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