Two rescued in foiled kidnap attempt on Benue road
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued two victims from suspected kidnappers who attempted to abduct motorists and other road users along the Naka–Ahume Road in Benue State. The rescue followed a firefight between the troops and the suspected kidnappers during a fighting patrol on October 24, 2026, forcing the […]
On October 24, 2026, troops from the Joint Task Force's Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) successfully rescued two individuals from a suspected kidnapping attempt on the Naka–Ahume Road in Benue State. The rescue operation followed a firefight between the troops and the kidnappers during a routine patrol. The assailants fled the area after abandoning their victims upon encountering the armed forces.
Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, revealed that the troops engaged the kidnappers in a battle, which led to the captors abandoning their victims. Unfortunately, one of the rescued women, Mrs. Mngunengen Ihom, 36, from Ahume, sustained machete injuries during the incident and was taken to Naka General Hospital for treatment.
Major General Moses Gara, the Force Commander of OPWS and General Officer Commanding, 5 Division of the Nigerian Army, has ordered troops to continue aggressive and intelligence-led operations against armed groups threatening the safety of residents. He also emphasized the need for enhanced intelligence gathering, especially through human sources, to improve early warning and response to security threats.
Gara assured residents of the task force's dedication to restoring peace and security, urging the public to provide reliable and timely information to support ongoing operations.
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