{
  "id": 17361131,
  "title": "Troops foil kidnap attempt on 57-year-old woman in Plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/troops-foil-kidnap-attempt-on-57-year-old-woman-in-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/troops-foil-kidnap-attempt-on-57-year-old-woman-in-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 1:35 am, an attempted kidnapping of a 57-year-old woman, Mrs. Hellen Eliagus, was thwarted by the troops of Operation Ensuring Peace in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident unfolded at Galadima Close, where security sources reported troops from Sector 1 OPEP responded to a distress call. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the suspected kidnappers had targeted Mrs. Eliagus at her residence but were forced to flee upon the arrival of the troops. The soldiers pursued the fleeing criminals but were unable to establish contact with them. In the aftermath, Makama stated that the troops increased patrols and security operations in the vicinity to deter further criminal activities and safeguard residents. This operation is part of OPEP's ongoing mission to protect lives and property and prevent criminal elements from operating freely across Plateau State.",
  "summary": "A 57-year-old woman, identified as Mrs Hellen Eliagus, has been rescued by the troops of Operation Ensuring Peace, OPEP, following an attempted kidnapping at her residence in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources, according to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in his post on X, said the incident occurred at about 1:35 […] Troops foil kidnap attempt on 57-year-old…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}