Troops rescue kidnapped woman, son, police officer and two others in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued five kidnapped persons following a swift response to a kidnapping incident along the Rafin Sanyi–Forest axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:40 p.m. on November 9, 2026 when troops of Sector 6 deployed at Sopp received a report of suspected kidnappers operating along the highway.

Upon arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that the road had been blocked by the kidnappers, who had abducted some passengers and fled towards the surrounding high grounds.

The troops immediately launched a pursuit and made contact with the fleeing kidnappers, who abandoned their victims and escaped following the superior firepower of the security personnel.

The rescued victims were identified as Mrs Aisha Haruna and her son, ASP Yusuf Habila, Mr Abdullahi Yunusa, and a truck driver conveying goods from Rivers State to Bauchi State.

The victims were subsequently moved to the troops' location for safety and further necessary action.