2 Rescued As Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempts In Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued two kidnap victims and foiled kidnapping and robbery incidents along Wukari-Ikyior Road in Wukari local government area of Taraba State.

The victims identified as Mr. Terso Kerso, 48-year-old and Mr. Udongu Terbo, 42-year-old, were taken to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari, for medical attention after being rescued unconscious in the bush.

This was contained in a press statement issued to LEADERSHIP on Saturday, and signed by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade in Jalingo.

It acknowledged the gallantry of the troops for their swift response in the incidences.

The statement read in part, “acting on a distress call that criminals had blocked the road and were attacking civilians, troops deployed at FOB Wukari responded swiftly and decisively to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the suspects fled into the surrounding bush on sighting the troops, abandoning their victims and escaping with their motorcycle.

“The troops rescued two victims identified as Mr. Terso Kerso (48 years) and Mr. Udongu Terbo (42 years), both from Ikyior Community in Wukari LGA.

“The victims, who were unconscious at the time of rescue, were immediately evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari (FUTHW) for urgent medical attention.

“In the aftermath of the incident, troops have intensified robust patrols and surveillance within the general area to forestall further criminal activities and reassure residents and road users of sustained security presence.”

Commending the troops for their swift response and professionalism, the Commander, 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised their vigilance and commitment to duty.

Brigadier General Uwa noted that their timely intervention prevented possible loss of lives.

He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s resolve to sustain proactive operations across the area of responsibility and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies in support of ongoing security efforts.