Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims along the Barkin Ladi-Mangu road in Mairana village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources said the rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, following intelligence on the abduction.
The sources said that the victims were kidnapped at approximately 7:45 a.m. on February 11, 2025.
In response, troops from Sector 8 of Operation Golden Peace swiftly mobilized to the scene, where they discovered a red Ford Space Bus parked along the roadside.
Troops immediately conducted a search operation in the surrounding bushes, leading to the successful rescue of the three victims unharmed.
The kidnappers had abandoned them and fled upon sighting the advancing security personnel.
The victims were reunited with their vehicle and continued their journey safely. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing criminals.
