Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued six kidnap victims in a joint operation in Taraba and Benue states. According to Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer for OPWS, the rescue was carried out on September 25, 2026, after receiving information about the presence of the victims. The victims were evacuated to a secure area for safety and further necessary action.
The six victims were kidnapped from different locations. Five of them were abducted along the Chenchengi-Takum road, while the sixth victim, Mr. Munza Yusuf, was kidnapped from his residence in Takum, Taraba State. During preliminary investigations, the victims provided information about their abduction. The OPWS troops are working to locate and apprehend the members of the kidnapping syndicate responsible for the attacks.
The rescued victims include Mr. Gabriel Enujuba, aged 50; Mr. Samson Magbo, aged 43; Mallam Alkasim Modu, aged 27; Mr. Manzo Bello, aged 27; Mallam Sani Abdullahi, aged 25; and Mr. Munza Yusuf, aged 25. The OPWS has charged its troops to remain proactive, vigilant, and responsive to emerging security threats. The operation aims to curb criminality, protect lives and property, and create a secured environment for residents, farmers, commuters, and other law-abiding citizens.
The OPWS is intensifying patrols and human intelligence gathering to deny criminal elements the freedom to operate within vulnerable communities and along major routes. The operation is committed to protecting the people within its joint operation area, which includes Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba states. The troops are working to strengthen human intelligence networks to facilitate the identification, tracking, and apprehension of perpetrators.
Lieutenant Zubairu stated that the OPWS will continue to sustain aggressive and intelligence-led operations to apprehend kidnappers and other criminals. The operation is working to create a safe and secure environment for the people in the region. The rescue of the six victims is a significant achievement for the OPWS troops.
The OPWS has assured the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property in the region. The operation is working closely with local communities to gather intelligence and track down criminals. The troops are also working to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of kidnapping and other crimes.
The rescue of the six kidnap victims is a testament to the efforts of the OPWS troops in securing the region. The operation will continue to work to prevent kidnapping and other crimes in Taraba, Benue, and Nasarawa states. The OPWS is committed to creating a secured environment for residents and law-abiding citizens.
Key points
- OPWS troops rescued six kidnap victims in Taraba and Benue states on September 25, 2026.
- The victims were kidnapped from different locations, including along the Chenchengi-Takum road and a residence in Takum, Taraba State.
- The OPWS is committed to sustaining aggressive and intelligence-led operations to apprehend kidnappers and other criminals in the region.
