Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ (OPWS) have rescued a woman abducted by suspected criminals in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The rescue operation followed credible intelligence received on December 13 by troops stationed at Kufai Amadu regarding the abduction of a woman in Torikegha Village, Chanchanji Ward.
In a statement made available to journalists in Jalingo on Sunday, the army said the troops promptly mobilised and advanced to the affected community after receiving the information.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that the victim, Mrs. Iloda Ayinba, a resident of Torikegha Village, was kidnapped while on her way to her farm by suspected criminal elements believed to be herdsmen relocating from the area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation, tactically tracing the kidnappers’ suspected escape routes across the surrounding terrain, including the power line corridor linking Benue and Taraba States.
“Overwhelmed by sustained military pressure, the kidnappers abandoned the victim in the bush and fled,” the statement said.
Mrs. Ayinba was rescued unharmed and later handed over to the village head, as community members expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army for its timely intervention.
Reacting to the development, the Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 OPWS, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Uwa, reaffirmed the brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Taraba State.
He said the army would continue to sustain robust operations to ensure a peaceful and secure Yuletide season and allow farmers to carry out their activities without fear.
Uwa also urged members of the public to continue supporting the military with timely and credible information, stressing that such cooperation remains vital to the success of ongoing security operations in the state.
