Troops rescue kidnapped girl, son, police officer and two others in Plateau

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By Linda Ikeji
10 November 2026, 3:05 pm

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued 5 kidnapped individuals following a swift response to a kidnapping incident alongside the Rafin Sanyi–Forest axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources mentioned the incident occurred at about 10:40 p.m. on November 9, 2026 when troops of Sector 6 deployed at Sopp acquired a report of suspected kidnappers working alongside the freeway.

Upon arrival on the scene, the troops found that the street had been blocked by the abductors, who had kidnapped some passengers and fled in direction of the encircling excessive grounds.

The troops instantly launched a pursuit and made contact with the fleeing kidnappers, who deserted their victims and escaped following the superior firepower of the safety personnel.

The rescued victims have been recognized as Mrs Aisha Haruna and her son, ASP Yusuf Habila, Mr Abdullahi Yunusa, and a truck driver conveying items from Rivers State to Bauchi State.

The victims have been subsequently moved to the troops’ location for security and additional needed motion.