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Army rescues 3 kidnap victims in Plateau

The Sun Nigeria November 08, 2026 1 views
Army rescues 3 kidnap victims in Plateau

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Army Rescues 3 Kidnap Victims in Plateau

Plateau State - In a successful search-and-rescue operation, troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued three females who were kidnapped by gunmen in Making village, Mangor District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The rescue mission was initiated after a distress report was received by the troops about a kidnapping incident on Thursday evening at around 8:50 p.m.

Captain Polycarp Chinonso Oteh, the spokesperson for OPEP, confirmed the rescue and identified the victims as Miss Fatigi Aguna (19 years old), Lovina Bawa (18 years old), and Barsheba Appolos (18 years old). All three have been reunited with their families.

The rescue operation was carried out following a confrontation between the security forces and the kidnappers. The kidnappers fled into the surrounding bush after abandoning their victims.

Captain Oteh assured the residents that the security operations are ongoing to prevent further criminal activities in the area.

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