Soldiers rescue two kidnap victims in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE successfully rescued two kidnap victims in Bassa and Kanam LGAs of Plateau State, the Joint Task Force announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-two-kidnap-victims-in-plateau/
On Tuesday, August 25, 2023, troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) rescued a kidnapped victim named Mr. Ndubuisi Onuigbo in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. This rescue came after the troops received credible information about the abduction.
In a separate operation on Wednesday, August 26, 2023, troops of Sector 2, OPEP, deployed at Kukawa village in Kanam Local Government Area, intercepted suspected terrorist elements during a fighting patrol. The pursuit led to the rescue of another kidnapped victim, Mallam Sambo Abdullahi.
Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the OPEP, stated that these successful rescues were part of intensified ongoing operations across Plateau State. The Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, emphasized that these operations aim to deny criminal and terrorist elements freedom of action, ultimately restoring lasting peace and security in the region. He appealed to residents to remain calm and provide any relevant information to the security forces to aid their mandate.
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