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Troops Rescue Emir’s Son, Three Others, Destroy Bandit Hideouts In Taraba
Other kidnapped victims who fled the area during the exchange of fire are found and reunited with their loved ones
Jalingo, Taraba State– Troops from the 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, working alongside other security forces, have destroyed multiple hideouts belonging to notorious bandits and rescued four kidnap victims.
Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, the Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, disclosed this on Sunday, February 4, 2024, and said among the rescued victims is the son of the Emir of Pupulle.
The statement read; “The swift and decisive operation to flush out Bandits and Kidnappers disturbing the peace in Yorro LGA and its environs commenced on 2nd February 2024.
“Troops came in contact with bandits at Gampu hills and Ban Yorro area and exerted superior firepower which made the bandits flee the location leaving behind their abducted victims.
“The operation is still ongoing to ensure that other kidnapped victims who fled the area during the exchange of fire are found and reunited with their loved ones.
“The rescued kidnapped victims are Genesis M Samuel age 24 from Ganku village, Benard Denis age 28 from Fulfualgon village, Esther Titus age 35 from Kosanai village and the Emir of Pupulle’s son who was abducted at his residence on 18 January 2024, Isma’il Umar age 25.
“The Brigade is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and dismantling all criminal infrastructure in Taraba State. Members of the public are urged to continue to support the military by giving credible and timely information on suspicious movements to aid in improving security within the state.”
