Troops rescue six abductees in Benue’s Katsina-Ala
Claudia Kane
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued six kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The rescue was carried out on Friday, September 25, after troops on patrol received information that the victims had been released and moved to evacuate them to a safer location.
The rescued victims were identified as Gabriel Enujuba, 50; Samson Magbo, 43; Alkasim Modu, 27; Manzo Bello, 27; Sani Abdullahi, 25; and Munza Yusuf, 25.
The task force said five of the victims told troops during preliminary questioning that they were abducted along the Chenchengi-Takum Road. Yusuf was reported to have said he was taken from his residence in the Ahmadu General area of Takum Local Government Area in Taraba State.
The victims were handed over for further care and documentation after the evacuation, according to the reports.
Sources: Premium Times, Daily Trust
Written by
Claudia Kane
General assignment reporter and News Editor at NaijaTrend. Covers breaking news, security, and national affairs across Nigeria.
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