Troops of Sector 9 Operation ENDURING PEACE deployed to Namu town have rescued eight kidnapped victims at Pandam Forest in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE
Capt. Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the troops had, on Wednesday, conducted a deliberate offensive operation leading to the rescue of the victims .
Oteh said that the operation was conducted at approximately 3:00 am, following credible intelligence regarding the presence of kidnappers in the forest.
The statement said, “During the operation, troops engaged in a firefight with the suspected kidnappers, who fired sporadically in an attempt to withdraw.
“Utilizing the ensuing chaos, three of the kidnapped victims managed to escape earlier from the kidnappers custody.
“Subsequent exploitation and thorough combing of the forest by the troops led to the rescue of additional five abducted victims, bringing the total number of rescued individuals to 8.
“The rescued victims are currently in safe condition and efforts ongoing to unite them with their respective families.
“Additionally, this successful operation has been highly applauded by members of the local communities who indicated willingness to continue to provide useful information to ensure the arrest of the kidnappers.
Troops, Oteh said, are currently in pursuit to apprehend or neutralize fleeing kidnappers in the operation, which highlighted the troops unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security as well as the protection of citizens across the OPEP’s’ Joint Operations Area.
