The Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and local hunters, has rescued a kidnapped Israeli engineer, Gil Itamar, in Takum local government area of Taraba State on Thursday.
Itamar was earlier abducted by armed men in Atim Community, along Takum/Chanchangi Road on Thursday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP James Lashen, said the police got information about the incident at about 10:30am and acted promptly alongside the military within the Takum area to rescue the victim.
“On 03/04/2025 at about 10:30, an information was received through a phone call from one Alhaji Saidu, a staff of SCC company based in Takum that, on same date at about 09:15, one Mr Gil Itamar, an Israeli and also a staff of SCC company was kidnapped by some armed hoodlums at Atim Community along Takum/Chanchangi road while being escorted by the Military.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, the DPO of Takum Division mobilised his men with personnel from 67 PMF in collaboration with the Military and hunters and stormed the scene.
“An intense cordon, search-and-rescue operation was conducted which led to the successful rescue of the victim at Kofai Ahmadu , after a fierce gun duel. The hoodlums were forced to bid a retreat and flee the scene.
“The victim is presently undergoing medical checks at SCC company’s medical facility Takum,” the PPRO stated.
He added that the security operatives have launched manhunt for the fleeing criminals with the intent to bring them to book.
