In a series of decisive operations, troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE have freed five individuals who had been held captive by kidnappers for periods ranging from 10 days to over a month in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources confirmed the rescues on Saturday.The freed victims were released after troops swiftly closed in on their abductors, leaving the criminals with no escape route.
The rescued individuals include:
Babaji Muhammad, 40, abducted along the Chede-Takun Road and held for 10 days
Sunday Yamusa, 45, held captive for one month and two weeks
Annumba Obunde, 40, abducted along Tor Donga Road
Babangida Ibbi, 41, also taken along Tor Donga Road
Doofan Ahula, 54, held for one month and two days along Chede-Takun Road
In a separate intelligence-driven raid on March 13 in Mtam Village, Utange Council Ward, Katsina-Ala LGA, troops responded to reports of bandit activities.
Although the suspects fled upon the approach of security forces, a thorough search of the area yielded significant recoveries:
Six pistols
Five pistol magazines
Three FN rifle magazines
One Dane gun
107 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammunition
Three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition
Seven rounds of 9mm ammunition
Two motorcycles
One smoke grenade
Camouflage clothing and combat boots
Several charms reportedly left behind by the fleeing criminals
Major General Moses Gara, the Force Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE, praised the troops for their professionalism, dedication, and relentless efforts in dismantling criminal networks disrupting peace in the region.
He called on them to maintain the pressure against threats to civilian safety.The commander also extended appreciation to the public for supplying reliable intelligence, emphasizing that community partnership remains vital to achieving enduring security.
Security agencies renewed their appeal to residents of Benue State to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to aid ongoing counter-crime initiatives.
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