Troops foil kidnap try on 57-year-old girl in Jos

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an tried kidnapping of a 57-year-old girl, recognized as Mrs Hellen Eliagus, at her residence in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources stated the incident occurred at about 1:35 a.m. on October 30, 2026, when troops of Sector 1 OPEP deployed at ECWA Staff Quarters responded to a misery report of an tried abduction at Galadima Close.

The sources stated the suspected kidnappers had focused Eliagus at her residence however have been compelled to desert their mission and flee following the swift arrival of the troops.

The troopers reportedly initiated a pursuit of the fleeing criminals however have been unable to ascertain contact with them.

Following the incident, troops intensified patrols and safety operations across the common space to stop additional prison actions and defend residents.

The operation varieties a part of ongoing efforts by OPEP to safeguard lives and property and deny prison parts freedom of motion throughout Plateau State.