Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a woman abducted by suspected criminals in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The rescue followed credible intelligence received on Dec. 13 by troops stationed at Kufai Amadu on the abduction of a woman in Torikegha Village, Chanchanji Ward.
A statement made available to journalists in Jalingo on Sunday said the troops swiftly mobilised and moved to the community after receiving the information.
The statement explained that investigations revealed the victim, Mrs. Iloda Ayinba, a resident of Torikegha Village, was kidnapped while on her way to her farm by suspected criminal elements believed to be herdsmen relocating from the area.
According to the Army, the troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation, tactically tracking the suspected kidnappers’ escape routes across the surrounding terrain, including the power line corridor linking Benue and Taraba states.
“Overwhelmed by sustained military pressure, the kidnappers abandoned the victim in the bush and fled,” the statement said.
Mrs. Ayinba was rescued unharmed and subsequently handed over to village heads, with community members expressing appreciation for the timely intervention of the Nigerian Army.
Reacting to the incident, the Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 OPWS, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Taraba State.
He said the Army would continue to sustain robust operations to ensure a peaceful and secure Yuletide season and enable farmers to carry out their activities without fear.
Uwa also called on members of the public to continue supporting the military with timely and credible information, noting that such cooperation is crucial to the success of ongoing security operations in the state.