Troops rescue woman with finger injury after kidnap attempt in Plateau
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Woman in Plateau State
BASSA, Plateau State — Troops from Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) successfully rescued a woman identified as Mrs. Habiba Haruna during an attempted kidnapping in Kalambaya on Thursday night.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m., during which Mrs. Haruna sustained a minor injury to her finger. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the development in a post shared on X on Friday.
Troops stationed at Jengre, part of Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace, responded to a distress call alerting them to the kidnapping attempt. Their prompt action reportedly compelled the assailants to abandon their plan and flee the area.
Mrs. Haruna was quickly transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment following her rescue. The report indicated that security forces have launched efforts to locate and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
In addition to addressing this incident, OPEP troops continue to conduct regular patrols throughout their Joint Operations Area to safeguard schools, churches, and other critical infrastructure.
