Troops Destroy Bandits Hideout, Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Taraba

Soldiers from the 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, joined forces with other security units to dismantle multiple hideouts of bandits and rescued four kidnapped victims in Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba on Saturday.

Lt. Olabodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, signed the statement, which was released in Jalingo on Sunday and made available to newsmen

It stated that the swift and decisive operation to root out bandits and kidnappers disrupting the peace in Yorro and its environs commenced on February 2.

The statement also pointed out that troops encountered bandits in the Gampu Hills and Ban Yorro areas, deploying superior firepower. As a result, the bandits fled the location, leaving behind their four abducted victims.

“The operation is still ongoing to ensure that other kidnapped victims who fled the area during the exchange of fire are found and reunited with their loved ones

“The rescued victims are Genesis Samuel, 24, from Ganku village; Benard Denis, 28, from Fulfualgon village; Esther Titus, 35, from Kosanai village; and the Emir of Pupulle’s son, Isma’il Umar, 25, who was abducted at his residence on January 18.

“The Brigade is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and dismantling all criminal infrastructure in the state

“Members of the public are urged to continue to support the military by giving credible and timely information on suspicious movements to aid in improving security within the state,” the statement urged.

Kanyi Daily recalls that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke had successfully rescued nine kidnap victims in the Owukpa forest, situated within the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State.