
NEWS: TROOPS RESCUE ANOTHER FOUR KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN TARABA, BURN HIDEOUTS
Troops of the 114 Battalion (Rear), 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, have rescued another four kidnapped victims in Yorro Local government area of Taraba State.
The operation which was done with other security agencies also led to the destruction of the bandits camps in Gambu Hills and Ban Yorro.
Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lt. Oni Olubodunde, in a statement said among those rescued is the son of the Emirnof Pupulle, Ismai’l Umar.
According to him, “troops came in contact with bandits at Gampu hills and Ban Yorro area and exerted superior fire power which made the bandits to flee the location leaving behind their abducted victims.
“The operation is still ongoing to ensure that other kidnapped victims who fled the area during the exchange of fire are found and reunited with their loved ones.
“The rescued kidnapped victims are Genesis M Samuel, aged 24 from Ganku village; Benard Denis, aged 28 from Fulfualgon village; Esther Titus, aged 35 from Kosanai village and the Emir of Pupulle son who was abducted at his residence on 18 January 2024 , Isma’il Umar, aged 25.”
He reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens and dismantling all criminal infrastructure in the state.
He also solicited the support of the public and urged the public to provide credible and timely information on suspicious movements within their locality.
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