Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, has rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during an operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 30, 2025 said the operation, conducted under the Operation Lafiya Nakowa, is part of ongoing efforts to flush out bandits and criminal elements across the state.
According to the statement, the rescue followed a distress call received by troops reporting that Adamu was kidnapped while sleeping outside his compound.
“In continuation of ongoing operations across Taraba State aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements under the codename OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State on 29 October 2025,” the statement read.
“The operation followed a distress call received by troops deployed in Lau, reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his compound. Acting swiftly on the information, the troops mobilized and launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers.
“On realizing that the troops were closing in, the criminals abandoned the victim and fled into nearby bushes. The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family without any ransom paid.
“In a related development, local vigilantes and hunters on patrol around Maraban Kunini in the early hours of the same day apprehended a suspected kidnapper identified as Mr Lalau Adamu (30 years old), alleged to have been involved in the abduction.
“Upon arrival at the scene, troops discovered that the suspect had sustained injuries from mob action. He was immediately evacuated under military protection to a medical facility for treatment while further investigation continues.
“The Commander 6 Brigade / Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the swift response and effective coordination among the troops, vigilantes, and local hunters which led to the successful rescue operation.
“He further urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing efforts at maintaining peace and security across the state
