Troops rescue 2 kidnap victims in Plateau state operations

Troops from the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, rescued two kidnapped victims in separate operations across Plateau state, Nigeria, on August 25 and 26, 2026. The military announced the successful rescues on Wednesday, August 26, stating the actions were part of sustained efforts to disrupt criminal activities and restore peace in the region.

The first rescue occurred on Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 9 a.m. in Bassa Local Government Area. Troops from Sector 3, acting on credible intelligence, launched a search-and-rescue operation after the abduction of Mr. Ndubuisi Onuigbo. According to a security analyst's report, the victim was taken from Angwan Kaji Village on the night of Monday, August 24, 2026. The military statement confirmed the operation led to the successful rescue of the victim.

In a second operation, troops from Sector 2 rescued another victim in Kanam Local Government Area. During a fighting patrol in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, troops deployed at Kukawa village encountered suspected terrorist elements. The military said the troops aggressively pursued the fleeing suspects, who abandoned their captive. The rescued victim was...