Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.
According to a statement issued by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue took place on October 29, 2025, following a distress call reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was seized while sleeping outside his residence.
“Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled into nearby bushes,” the statement read.
The Army confirmed that the victim was safely reunited with his family without any ransom paid.
In a related development, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini apprehended a 30-year-old suspect, Mr. Lalau Adamu, believed to be connected to the abduction.
The suspect reportedly sustained injuries following mob action before soldiers arrived at the scene. He was subsequently evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment, while investigations are ongoing.
The Commander of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift coordination among troops, vigilantes, and local hunters, describing their collaboration as crucial to the success of the operation.
General Uwa urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely intelligence to aid ongoing efforts to sustain peace and security across Taraba State.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, pledging that operations will continue until all criminal elements are flushed out of Taraba and its environs.