Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims In Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped victims in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The victims were rescued during a fighting patrol conducted in response to credible intelligence on kidnapping activities within the Lande Jessi general area in the council.

The operation, which took place in the early hours of 26 July 2026, followed reports that armed criminal elements had invaded Tashan Musa and Barkindan Fulani villages, abducting two people and carting away food items.

A statement issued by the Brigade’s public relations officer Lieutenant Umar Mohammed says acting on credible and actionable intelligence, the troops launched targeted search-and-rescue operations across key locations within the general area, where they successfully located and rescued two kidnapped victims identified as Usman Mohammed and Usman Harusu, who had reportedly been held in captivity for about a week.

The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, commended the troops for their swift response, professionalism, and resilience in the conduct of the operation.

He noted that the successful rescue was a clear demonstration of the troops’ commitment to safeguarding lives and property within the state.

The commander further stated that the operation aligns with the directive of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to decisively eliminate all forms of criminality and restore lasting peace across the country.

He urged the troops to sustain the momentum and remain vigilant in denying criminal elements freedom of action within their area of responsibility.

Brigadier General Akaliro also reassured members of the public of the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to protecting law-abiding citizens and encouraged continued cooperation with security agencies through the provision of timely and credible information.