The troops involved in Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State have successfully neutralized five individuals suspected of kidnapping and have successfully rescued a woman who had been abducted in the state.
The operation occurred on Tuesday evening as part of a raid on a criminal hideout located in Angwan Boka within the Sopp District of Riyom Local Government Area.
Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, spokesman for the Joint Military Task Force made the disclosure to newsmen in Jos on Wednesday.
He noted that the troop acted on information volunteered by two members of the syndicate early arrested on February 16.
“Yes, it’s true. Our men neutralised five kidnappers and rescued a woman who was earlier abducted.”
“Acting on the information, troops mobilised to the hideout and rescued Hauwa Suleiman, who was earlier abducted by the criminal elements,” he added.
“We urge the people to continue to give us information. Information will help us. Even though we will do our best, with credible and actionable information, we will be able to know where the criminal elements are and be able to deal with them so that there will be peace.”
“Our men have maintained an aggressive posture to decisively deal with criminals. We will do our best to ensure there is peace in all parts of Plateau. That is the mandate of the Commander – to ensure there is peace; that people go back to their farms and do their businesses without problem.”