Troops of Sector 5, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Bokkos, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued three victims along Sha-Daffo Road in Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post, stating that the incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, following a distress report about suspected kidnapping activities along the route.
According to him, the troops swiftly responded to the report, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their operation and flee into the surrounding area.
The rescued victims were identified as 42-year-old Haruna Rabiu, 25-year-old Mary Joseph and 29-year-old Bridget Gideon.
Makama said the victims sustained minor injuries and were evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.
He added that security forces had commenced efforts to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The operation, he said, forms part of ongoing efforts by OPEP troops to disrupt criminal activities and protect communities and road users across Plateau State.
