Suspected gunmen have abducted a man identified as Victor Yakong in Rangarassang Rantiya community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a search-and-rescue operation to locate the victim and arrest those responsible for the abduction.
The incident reportedly occurred around 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday when Yakong and his colleague, Nensemk Yokshak, were attempting to enter their residence.
The attackers allegedly seized Yakong during the operation, while his colleague managed to escape from the scene.
According to security sources, Yokshak raised the alarm after escaping, prompting troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, to move into the community.
On arriving at the scene, the soldiers confirmed that both men had been together when the suspected kidnappers attacked them.
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The troops, working alongside Keystone personnel, have commenced search operations around suspected hideouts in an effort to rescue Yakong and apprehend the abductors.
The latest abduction comes amid growing security concerns in Bassa Local Government Area, where residents have experienced several cases of kidnapping and armed attacks.
On August 6, 2026, gunmen reportedly attacked Buyo Village, killing one resident and abducting four others.
Similarly, on August 17, security operatives rescued four teenagers who were reportedly targeted by suspected kidnappers while returning from a farm in Agingi community.
Security personnel are continuing their operations to secure Yakong’s release and track down those behind the latest attack.
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