Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued a missing two-year-old boy and reunited him with his family in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The child, identified as Nelson Patrick, was found wandering alone at about 9:20 p.m. on May 26 near the Latya checkpoint in Jos South. Soldiers on duty took him into safe custody after noticing he had no guardian with him.
Preliminary findings, supported by local residents, revealed that the toddler had left his home in Du village and strayed to an unknown location. The troops then worked to trace his family.
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Nelson was later handed over to his mother, Mrs. Deborah Patrick, in the presence of the village head and other relatives.
Security sources said military patrols are continuing across the area to safeguard residents and protect schools, infrastructure, and other public facilities.
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