Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Plateau, Search for Two Others

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two people abducted by suspected kidnappers along a highway in Jebbu Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims were among four people reportedly abducted at about 1:30 a.m. on October 19, according to security sources.

The sources said troops of Sector 6 of the operation responded to reports of the abduction and launched a search-and-rescue operation in nearby bushes.

The operation led to the rescue of two victims, while efforts continued to locate the remaining abductees and apprehend those responsible for the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the abduction were not immediately clear as of the time of filing this report.

The rescue comes amid ongoing security operations aimed at protecting residents and travellers and curbing kidnapping and other criminal activities in Plateau State.

Security personnel are expected to sustain the search for the remaining victims and pursue the suspected kidnappers.