Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Benue
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued three kidnapped victims following an operation along the Ogobia-Otukpo axis of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue operation was carried out at about 8 a.m. on August 14, 2026, by troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Otukpo, in collaboration with […] Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Benue
Troops from Sector 1 of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued three kidnapped individuals in Benue State. The operation took place on August 14, 2026, along the Ogobia-Otukpo route in Otukpo Local Government Area. The rescue mission was conducted by troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base Otukpo, working alongside Nigeria Police Force personnel.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the incident on X, stating that the troops were informed of the kidnapping and rapidly responded to the scene. Upon arriving, they discovered an abandoned bus without passengers and pursued the suspects. During the pursuit, the kidnappers left behind three victims, which the troops successfully rescued.
The bus driver was also found with a gunshot wound sustained during the attack. The rescued victims were turned over to the police for further handling, while security forces continued their efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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