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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN PLATEAU. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN PLATEAU


Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 7 kidnapped victims in Riyom local government area (LGA) of Plateau State. The rescue mission follows offensive operations conducted by troops of OPSH on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A at Attakar high grounds in Ganawuri district of Riyom LGA. 


The operations carried out based on intelligence reports revealed that kidnappers were keeping some victims abducted along Jos - Ganawuri road on 7 March 2025 in the area. During the operation, troops made contact with the kidnappers and superior firepower forced them to flee into the high grounds. 


Furthermore, troops exploited the general area and rescued 7 victims identified as Mr Sale Umar, Muhammadu Inusa, Abdullahi Abdulrasaq, Abdulsalam Muhammad, Muhammad Hamisu, Ibrahim Maradu, and Saidu Sani all from Bauchi State. Troops also recovered a bag containing a blanket and clothing materials abandoned by the criminals. 


The rescued victims were debriefed for useful intelligence to aid troops conduct follow-up operations to intercept and neutralise members of the kidnapping syndicate; after which the victims were reunited with their families. 


Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN will continue the manhunt for criminal elements harbouring within the Joint Operations Area for immediate arrest and possible prosecution. 


SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM

Major

Media Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN 

11 March 2025.

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