Soldiers rescued three young women in Makundang village, Mangor District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State after they were abducted by gunmen on Wednesday night. The operation, carried out by Nigerian security forces, freed the women unharmed and brought them back to the village.
According to local residents, the abduction took place late on Wednesday evening and the women were taken from their homes by armed men. No further details about the attackers or the motive were released by the authorities.
The rescue operation was led by soldiers who entered the village and located the abducted women. The soldiers were able to secure the area and escort the women to safety without any reported injuries among the rescuers or the rescued.
Residents of Makundang expressed joy and relief at the successful rescue, thanking the soldiers for their swift action. The incident has once again highlighted the security challenges that affect communities in Plateau State.
Plateau State, situated in central Nigeria, has faced a series of security incidents in recent years, prompting increased military presence in the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>