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.