Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Sunday rescued two people abducted by kidnappers around the CBN- Babaya- U area of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.
The army said it arrested two suspects during the operation which was initiated after the receipt of credible intel.
The Commander, 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Frank Etim, a brigadier general, said this in a statement released on Monday in Jalingo.
He said the operation was conducted when the troops, acting on credible information, launched an attack on outlaws in the city.
“The swift response of the troops and conduct of raid operation on the terrorist’s hideout led to the capture of Awwal Bobo, 32 and Sallau Abdul, 33 as well as extrication and safe rescue of the victims named Fauziyya Yusuf and Abdulsallam Abubakar.
“One of the rescued victims has since been reunited with his family while the other is currently being offered necessary medical attention and support to ensure her physical and emotional well-being before being handed over to her family,” he said.
He commended the timely response of the troops and charged them not to relent in ensuring the peace and safety of the citizens.
He said residents should cooperate and support security agencies by providing timely security information.
