Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local Council of Taraba State.
According to a statement by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue took place on 29 October 2025, after a distress call alerted troops to the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his residence.
‘Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled into nearby bushes. The rescued victim was later reunited with his family without any ransom paid’, the statement read.
In a related development, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini, on the same morning, apprehended a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper identified as Mr Lalau Adamu, alleged to have been part of the abduction team.
The Army said the suspect sustained injuries following mob action before troops arrived at the scene. He was subsequently evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment, while investigations are ongoing.
Commander of the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the coordinated efforts between troops, vigilantes, and local hunters, describing their collaboration as crucial to the success of the rescue operation.
He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to enhance peace and security across Taraba State.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and reiterated its resolve to rid Taraba and surrounding areas of criminal elements.
